MULTAN: Sri Lanka U-17 outplayed their Pakistan counterparts by 99 runs in the first one-day match of the five-match series here at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

Chasing a target of 240, Pakistan were bowled out for a dismal 140 in 39 overs as Mohammad Saim (30) top-scored for the hosts. Sandaru Malshan led Sri Lanka’s bowling attack with three wickets for 16 while Thisanga Perera claimed two for 19.

Earlier, Sri Lanka posted a decent 239-6 in their allotted 50 overs, powered by Methuka Gunaratne’s 77 and Reshon Solomon’s 42. Gunaratne earned the player-of-the-match award.

For Pakistan, Mohammad Ihsaan took three wickets for 43 while Fahad Iqbal picked up two for 49.

The second match of the series will be played at the same venue on Saturday.

Published in Dawn, October 16th, 2026