Sri Lanka U17 beat Pakistan by 99 runs in series opener
Methuka Gunarathne's 77 helped Sri Lanka U17 defeat Pakistan U17 by 99 runs in the series opener.
Sri Lanka U17 defeated Pakistan U17 by 99 runs in the first match of their five-match one-day series at Multan Cricket Stadium on Thursday. Methuka Gunarathne's 77 off 92 balls helped the visitors reach 239 for 6 before Pakistan were bowled out for 140.
Gunarathne shared an 88-run opening stand with Yenula Hewavitharana's 36 and added 67 for the second wicket with Reshon Solomans' 42. Captain Shashith Bandara and Sandaru Malshan contributed 21 and 20 respectively.
Sandaru Malshan took 3 for 16 in seven overs to lead Sri Lanka's bowling attack. Mohammad Saim top-scored for Pakistan with 30 while Mohammad Ihsaan took 3 for 43. The second match is scheduled for Saturday at the same venue.
CricHubb Take
Sri Lanka's comprehensive win suggests their youth development pathway is producing more complete teams than Pakistan's at this age group.