Pakistan's Imad Wasim and Wahab Riaz
Pakistan's Imad Wasim and Wahab Riaz celebrate winning the match Image Credit: Reuters

Leeds: Pakistan avoided a huge shock to keep their chances of reaching the semi-finals of the Cricket World Cup alive with a nervy three-wicket win over Afghanistan in Leeds on Saturday.

Afghanistan looked on course for their first victory of the tournament as Pakistan fell to 156-6 chasing a total of 228, but 49 not out from Imad Wasim saw the 1992 champions over the line with two balls to spare.