Afghanistan move closer to W.Cup after beating Kenya
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Afghanistan moved to within just one victory of a place in the World Cup 2015 after beating Kenya by eight wickets in the first of two one-day internationals at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.
Kenya chose to bat but were skittled out for 89 runs in 37.5 overs, Hamid Hassan claiming 4-19.
In reply, Nawroz Mangal hit three fours and four sixes in a 60-ball 52, and Mohammad Shahzad scored a 41-ball 33 as Afghanistan achieved victory for the loss of two wickets inside 18 overs.
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The two openers put on 79 runs for the first wicket in just over 16 overs.
Brief scores
Kenya: 89 all out in 37.5 overs (Morris Ouma 24, Ragheb Aga 18; Hamid Hassan 4-19, Samiullah Shinwari 2-14, Shahpur Zadran 2-16)
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Afghanistan: 95-2 in 17.5 overs (Nawroz Mangal 52 not out, Mohammad Shahzad 33; Hiren Varaiya 2-12)
Result: Afghanistan beat Kenya by eight wickets
Remaining fixture (0500 GMT): October 4, 2nd ODI, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah