A captain’s knock from Azan Ahmed and a three-wicket haul by Ammar Khan helped Pakistan U17 register a convincing 93-run win over Sri Lanka U17 in the fourth one-day match at the Multan Cricket Stadium, securing an unassailable lead in the series.
The fifth and final match of the series will be played on Saturday, 24 October.
Opting to bat first, Pakistan U17 posted 273 for nine in their allotted 50 overs, courtesy of an attacking half-century by Azan Ahmed and valuable contributions from Mohammad Yousaf and Daud Tauqeer.
Azan led Pakistan’s batting charge with an impressive 82 off 61 balls, striking nine fours and a six. His innings provided crucial momentum in the middle overs after Mohammad Yousaf had laid a solid foundation with a patient 60 off 91 balls, including two fours and two sixes.
Opening batter Daud contributed 44 off 62 balls, hitting four fours.
Defending 274, Pakistan U17 bowlers delivered a disciplined performance, dismissing Sri Lanka U17 for 180 in 42.3 overs.
Ammar spearheaded the bowling attack with figures of three for 44 in 10 overs, while Fahad Iqbal and Mohammad Saim took two wickets apiece.
Scores in brief:
Pakistan U17 beat Sri Lanka U17 by 93 runs at Multan Cricket Stadium
Pakistan U17: 273-9, 50 overs (Azan Ahmed 82, Mohammad Yousaf 60, Duad Tauqeer Rana 44; Tharuka Samanjith 2-41, Kalindu Sachinthana 2-42, Sashith Bandara 2-47)
Sri Lanka U17: 180 all out, 42.3 overs (Reshon Solomons 64, Stevon Peiris 33; Ammar Khan 3-44, Fahad Iqbal 2-31, Mohammad Saim 2-34)
