24 Feb 2011

Pakistan make winning start to World Cup

6:22 am on 24 February 2011

Pakistan's won its opening match at the cricket world cup beating Kenya by 205 runs in Sri Lanka.

Batting first Pakistan made 317-7 and then dismissed Kenya for 122 with Pakistan's captain Shahid Afridi taking five for 16 off eight overs with his legspinners.

New Zealand plays its second match of the tournament against Australia tomorrow.