India score 245/8 against Pakistan

Mirpur (Bangladesh), March 2 (IANS) Half-centuries from Rohit Sharma (56), Ambati Rayudu (58) and Ravindra Jadeja (52 not out) took India to 245 for eight against Pakistan in the Asia Cup at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium here Sunday.

Put in to bat, India were struggling at 103 for four but the lower-middle order steadied the ship and took them to a fighting total.

Saeed Ajmal was the pick of the Pakistan bowlers, claiming three wickets for 40 runs. Mohammad Hafeez and Mohammad Talha took two wickets each while Umar Gul chipped in with one.