Pakistan U17 beat Sri Lanka by five wickets in third ODI, lead series 2-1

MULTAN: Pakistan Under-17 beat Sri Lanka Under-17 by five wickets in the third one-day international. The five-match series is being played at the Multan Cricket Stadium.

Captain Azan Ahmed’s unbeaten half-century was key to Pakistan’s win.

Sri Lanka’s batting

Batting first, Sri Lanka Under-17 were bowled out for 159 runs in 44 overs. Sandaru Milshan scored 52 and Methuka Gunarathne made 49.

Fahad Iqbal took three wickets, while Ammar Khan and Dawood Rana took two each.

Pakistan’s chase

Pakistan Under-17 reached the target of 160 in 41.5 overs, losing five wickets. Captain Azan Ahmed played an unbeaten innings of 63 off 94 balls. Sri Lanka’s Adisha Lakshan took two wickets.

The fourth ODI between the two sides will be played at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, 21 October.