Sri Lanka’s Under-17 team got off to a winning start, defeating Pakistan by 99 runs in the first ODI of their series in Multan.
Batting first, Sri Lanka posted 239 for 6 in their allotted 50 overs.
Methuka Gunaratne led the batting effort with an impressive 77 runs, while Yenula Hewavitharana contributed 36.
In reply, Pakistan’s Under-17 side were bowled out for 140 runs, handing Sri Lanka a convincing 99-run victory.
Sandaru Malshan spearheaded the bowling attack, claiming three wickets for 16 runs, while Thisanga Perera took two wickets for 19 runs.
