Jamshed smashes century to steer Pakistan to victory

Captain's innings by Dhoni in vain as India lose first one-day international in Chennai
Pakistani cricketer Nasir Jamshed hit an unbeaten century to see Pakistan home (Getty)
Pakistani cricketer Nasir Jamshed hit an unbeaten century to see Pakistan home (Getty)

NASIR JAMSHED struck an unbeaten century as Pakistan claimed a six-wicket win over India in Chennai to take a 1-0 lead in the one-day series.

The 23-year-old opener hit 101 from 132 balls as Pakistan reached their target of 228 for the loss of four wickets and with 11 balls to spare.

Younis Khan made 58, putting on a third-wicket stand of 112 with Jamshed, while Shoaib Malik contributed an unbeaten 34, sealing victory with a four.

India, playing their first match since the one-day retirement of Sachin Tendulkar, made 228 for six and the Little Master proved a predictably tough act to follow.

The top five scored a combined 18 and only a magnificent 113 not out from captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni made their