Pakistan in trouble as openers fall in early overs

by **Admin** Tue Sep 13, 2011 6:21 pm

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HAMBANTOTA: Kenyan pace-bowlers got rid off both Pakistani openers in early overs to dominate the scene in Group A match of the ICC World Cup 2011 here at the Mahinda Rajapakse stadium on Wednesday.

First, Elijah Otieno removed Mohammad Hafeez, caught by Waters for nine when Pakistan were 11 on the board and in the next over, Thomas Odoyo dismissed Ahmed Shahzad for one.

Thus, Pakistan lost two wickets for only 12 runs in seven overs.

Earlier, Pakistan captain Shahid Khan Afridi won the toss and decided to bat.

In Group A, all teams except Pakistan have so far played one match each as Pakistan are going to play their first match in the tournament today.

Pakistan chose left-arm spinner Abdur Rehman in addition to their three-man seam attack of Shoaib Akhtar, Umar Gul and Abdul Razzaq.

Kenya, who crashed to New Zealand in their first match by 10 wickets after being shot out for 69 on Sunday, left out opener Alex Obanda and brought in Tanmay Mishar as the only change in their side.