Pakistan Under-17 defeated Sri Lanka Under-17 by five wickets in the third one-day match at Multan Cricket Stadium, it was reported on Monday.
Captain Azan Ahmed played a key role in the victory, scoring an unbeaten 63 off 94 balls as Pakistan chased down the 160-run target in 41.5 overs, losing five wickets. Pakistan took a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
Sri Lanka, batting first, were bowled out for 159 in 44 overs.
Sandaru Malshan top-scored with 52 runs, while Mathuka Gunaratne contributed 49.
Fahad Iqbal led Pakistan’s bowling attack with three wickets, while Ammar Khan and Dawood Rana took two wickets each.
In reply, Azan held his nerve to guide Pakistan home with an unbeaten half-century.
Sri Lanka’s Udeesha Lakshan claimed two wickets but could not prevent the hosts from securing victory.
The fourth ODI between Pakistan and Sri Lanka Under-17 teams will be played at Multan Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, October 21.
