Petaling Jaya (Malaysia), Aug 29 - Muhammad Shabbir and Muhammad Munir of Pakistan created history by taking their team to their first-ever appearance at the Omega Mission Hills World Cup as they finished in the top-three at the Asian Qualifiers here Saturday.

The unheralded Pakistani duo shot a superb three-under-par 68 in the final round foursomes at Seri Selangor Golf Club to finish third behind winners Singapore, represented by Lam Chih Bing and Mardan Mamat, and the Philippines pair of Mars Pucay and Angelo Que.

Six Asian nations, including India, have qualified automatically. Jeev Milkha Singh will represent India, Thongchai Jaidee will spearhead Thailand's challenge for the second straight year, Lin Wen-tang will lead Chinese Taipei, US-based Charlie Wi will represent South Korea while Ryuji Imada, who featured for Japan and finished tied third last year, will return for another crack at the prestigious team title.

China qualify automatically as host nation of the World Cup and will be represented by Liang Wen-chong who makes his fourth World Cup appearance.

There will be a total of 28 nations. Three qualifying tournaments in Asia (Kuala Lumpur), Europe (Estonia) and South America (Venezuela) send three teams each to join the 18 exempt nations and hosts, China, at Mission Hills.

Lam and Mardan secured their fourth World Cup appearance together after claiming a one-stroke victory following a closing 72 for a four-day total of 15-under-par 269 while Que and Pucay also signed off with a 72 to finish one back.