The Latest: Afghanistan 120-3 at halfway stage vs Pakistan
LONDON (AP) — The Latest on Day 31 of the Cricket World Cup (all times local):
12:20 p.m.
Shaheen Afridi had a hat-trick opportunity after claiming two early wickets as Pakistan made a strong start before Afghanistan staged a recovery.
Afghanistan recovered from 27-2 to reach 120-3 after 25 overs of a game Pakistan needs to win as it pursues a World Cup semifinal spot.
Shaheen, a 19-year-old seamer, had Afghanistan captain Gulbadin Naib caught behind for 15 and dismissed Hashmatullah Shahidi immediately after for a golden duck.
With one ball left in the fifth over, Ikram Ali Khil denied Shaheen his hat trick.
Asghar Afghan on 42, and Ikram on 22, stabilized the innings.
