Afghanistan beat Pakistan by three wickets in a World Cup warm-up match at Bristol featuring an unbeaten 74 from Hashmatullah Shahidi. Opener Hazratullah Zazai hit 49 and Mohammad Nabi added 34 to see Afghanistan to victory. Earlier, Nabi took 3-46 as Pakistan were bowled out for 262 despite a century from Babar Azam. Afghanistan made a fine start with the bat and were 45-0 after six overs before opener Mohammed Shahzad retired hurt with a hamstring injury. Some tight bowling from Imad Wasim (2-29) restricted runs in the middle overs. Wahab Riaz (3-46) then took two wickets in the 48th over to give Pakistan hope of victory, but Hashmatullah and Rashid Khan saw Afghanistan home with two balls to spare. Babar Azam continued his impressive start to his tour of England with an impressive century but it wasn’t enough for Pakistan who are still looking for their first win in England this year. Afghanistan will leave Bristol for their next warm-up match against England at The Oval on the back of an encouraging performance. With an impressive spin attack they took the final five wickets for just 42 runs, led by Mujeeb Rahman who opened up the bowling before they unleashed Rashid Khan who fired in some rapid leg-spinners which have the potential of lighting up the World Cup. The run-chase was anchored superbly by Hashmattullah. On the evidence of today there is work to do for Pakistan ahead of the competition starting.