Pakistan, batting first, posted a total of 241 runs in 50 overs. Saud Shakeel led the scoring with 62 runs,.

With this loss, Afghanistan begins its Champions Trophy campaign on a disappointing note.

Pakistan is hoping the event will help ease concerns over instability.

This marks Afghanistan’s second consecutive loss in the warm-up games. In the first match, Pakistan’s “A” team defeated Afghanistan by.

Mujeeb, a seasoned T20 specialist, joins the franchise for ₹2 crore ($230,500).

The match is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. Kabul time.

Left-arm spinner Nangeyalia Kharote has been named as his replacement in the main squad.

At least 200 martial artists are competing across various age and weight categories.