From correspondents in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 12:00 AM IST

Pakistan scored a comprehensive 70-run win over hosts Bangladesh in the tri-nation one-day international (ODI) series opener here Sunday.

Chasing a target of 234, Bangladesh were restricted to 163/8 in 40 overs. Mohammad Ashraful scored an unbeaten 56. Wahab Riaz (3-22) and Shahid Afridi (3-19) were the main wicket-takers for Pakistan.

(Staff Writer, © IANS)