NEW DELHI: All-rounder
Imad Wasim's unbeaten 49 guided Pakistan to a thrilling three-wicket victory over minnows Afghanistan in Leeds on Saturday, maintaining their hopes of reaching the World Cup semi-finals.
Wasim and Wahab Riaz (15) ensured there were no further hiccups as they chased down the target with two balls to spare.
Wasim, who hit five fours in his unbeaten knock, also claimed two wickets in the match.
| Imad Wasim's performances | 49* runs off 54 balls (4s: 5) | 10-0-48-2 |
"When I went in they were bowling brilliantly but I just hung in there. We wanted to bat out the 50 overs and see," Wasim, who was named man-of-the-match, said.
"Thank you to the crowd, it feels like home here. They gave us a boost in confidence. Win our next game and we'll see what happens. Now we believe we can win from anywhere."
Pakistan now need to win their final match against Bangladesh on Friday and hope other results go their way to advance to the semi-finals.