A rare match-up.

Pakistan beat Scotland by 96 runs

While Scotland's did a good job to restrict Pakistan to a modest total on Friday, the superior-ranked side had no problem securing a 96-run win thanks to a powerful bowling attack and a half ton from skipper Misbah-ul-Haq.

Allegiances will be tested in Edinburgh.

ODI series preview: Scotland v Pakistan

Isolated ODIs between international big guns and associate small fries are not a common occurrence, but with the Champions Trophy looming, the deprived Scottish were happy to oblige the Pakistan Cricket Board.

Afridi - seesaws between popularity and lack of favour.

Afridi, Younis retain contracts

All-rounder Shahid Afridi and batsman Younis Khan have retained their Pakistan Cricket Board contracts, despite being dropped from the ODI squad for next month's Champions Trophy in England.

Junaid - tipped to succeed.

Misbah pleased with squad composition

Captain Misbah-ul-Haq is confident Pakistan will succeed without all-rounder Shahid Afridi, batsman Younis Khan and seamer Umar Gul at next month's Champions Trophy in England.

Pakistan will be under the microscope in the UK.

Vigilance officer to monitor Pakistan

Pakistan will employ a vigilance and security officer to protect players from unsolicited approaches by the public and media during next month's Champions Trophy.