Afghanistan vs Pakistan, 2nd ODI, Live Score: Afghanistan Look To Bounce Back vs Pakistan

AFG vs PAK, 2nd ODI Live: Afghanistan look to bounce back as they take on Pakistan in the second ODI of the three-match series in Hambantota. Pakistan, who took a 1-0 lead in the series on Tuesday, once again showed why they are force to reckon with the ball. After being bowled out for a paltry total of 201, Pakistan rolled over Afghanistan on 59, with Haris Rauf taking a five-wicket haul. Shaheen Afridi had done the initial damage, striking twice in the first over. (Live Scorecard)

Pakistan will be delighted with their bowling effort in the first ODI and their pacers were once again at the forefront of it all. Haris Rauf added to his growing reputation as a lethal wicket-taker with a sensational five-wicket haul and the likes of Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah too bowled well. They will, however, hope for a better outing with the bat this time around and look to clinch the series. Can Afghanistan turn adversity into joy and level the series? Or will the Pakistani pacers prove to be too hot to handle once again? We shall find out in due course. Toss and team news in a bit.

Afghanistan bowled first last time around and bundled out a strong Pakistan side for 201 runs thanks to a sublime display from the trio of their spinners. Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi were all amongst the wickets but it was their batting that just didn't show up. Against a powerful pace attack, they just crumbled for 59 runs, not at all what they would have hoped for. They will look to bounce back and look to do so quickly.

Hello and a very warm welcome one and all to our coverage of the 2nd ODI between Afghanistan and Pakistan in Hambantota. With the Asia Cup around the corner, this series is what one can call a dress rehearsal for