AFP
16 March, 2016, 19:32
Update: 16 March, 2016, 19:32
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AFP
16 March, 2016, 19:32
Update: 16 March, 2016, 19:32
Pakistan's captain Shahid Afridi(R) celebrates with teammates after the dismissal of Bangladesh's batsman Sabbir Rahman during the World T20 cricket tournament match between Pakistan and Bangladesh at The Eden Gardens Cricket Stadium in Kolkata on March 16, 2016. Photo: AFP

Kolkata, India: Pakistan defeated Bangladesh by 55 runs on Wednesday in their opening match of cricket’s World Twenty20, with skipper Shahid Afridi starring with bat and ball at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens stadium.

Afridi scored a blistering 49 off just 19 balls in Pakistan’s commanding total of 201 for five before then taking two wickets, including that of danger man Tamim Iqbal, as Bangladesh made 146 for six in their 20 overs.

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