India crashed to an embarrassing six-wicket defeat at the start of the Pakistan tour after their bowlers were pounded in spectacular fashion.

Having posted 6-335 from 50 overs, the tourists were jolted when Pakistan A overtook the imposing total with 24 deliveries to spare in a limited-overs practice match at the Gaddafi stadium in Lahore.

The home team's captain, Taufiq Umer, hit 104 and Imran Nazir contributed a fiery 65 off 32 balls to dent India's confidence ahead of Saturday's first one-day international in the southern port city of Karachi.

The result never looked in doubt once Pakistan A had cruised to 1-183 by the 15th over.

The Indian bowlers were guilty of conceding 42 extras, including 17 no-balls and 12 wides.

Zaheer Khan, who went for 78 runs in nine overs, was the worst culprit with 12 no-balls and 10 wides. Laxmipathy Balaji was thrashed for 60 runs in six overs and young seamer Irfan Pathan gave away 49 in five.

Dejected Indian coach John Wright laid the blame squarely on his bowlers' shoulders.

"I think its a jolt from the point of view of how tough this tour is going to be," he said.

"We bowled badly and have a job in hand to sort this out quickly.

"We would not want to repeat this performance. One must have a plan B when your opponent attacks. Our bowlers bowled all over the place and will have to learn quickly.

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