Pakistan U17 defeated Sri Lanka U17 by five wickets in the third 50-over match to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Monday.

Fahad Iqbal took three for 34, and Daud Tauqeer Rana and Ammar Khan picked up two wickets apiece as Sri Lanka U17 were dismissed for 159 in 44 overs after electing to bat first.

No. 7 batter Sandaru Malshan was the top-scorer with 52 from 63 balls with five fours, while opener Methuka Gunaratne scored 49 from 73 balls with four fours.

In turn, Pakistan U17 reached the target in 41.5 overs for the loss of five wickets, with No. 4 batter Azan Ahmed leading the way. Azan scored 63 not out from 94 balls with four fours, while Mohammad Yousaf (22) and Mohammad Naveed (20) were the other notable run-scorers.

For Sri Lanka, Adeesha Lakshan took two for 34.

The fourth match of the series will be played on Wednesday, 21 October.

Scores in brief:

3rd 50-over match – Pakistan U17 beat Sri Lanka U17 by five wickets, Multan

Sri Lanka U17 159 all out, 44 overs (Sandaru Malshan 52, Methuka Gunaratne 49; Fahad Iqbal 3-34, Daud Tauqeer Rana 2-10, Ammar Khan 2-31)

Pakistan U17 160-5, 41.5 overs (Azan Ahmed 63 not out, Mohammad Yousaf 22, Mohammad Naveed 20; Adeesha Lakshan 2-34)

Upcoming matches:

4th 50-over match – 21 October

5th 50-over match – 24 October

Previous results

Three-day match – Drawn, Multan (9–11 October)

1st 50-over match – Sri Lanka U17 beat Pakistan U17 by 99 runs, Multan

2nd 50-over match – Pakistan U17 beat Sri Lanka U17 by 151 runs, Multan