Mohammad Yousaf struck a century and Fahad Iqbal claimed four wickets as Pakistan U17 defeated Sri Lanka U17 by 151 runs in the second 50-over match at Multan Cricket Stadium on Friday.

Yousaf’s 117 helped Pakistan post 274 for nine before Fahad returned figures of four for 24 as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 123 in 40 overs. Sri Lanka won the opening match by 99 runs, with the third match of the five-match series scheduled for Monday.

Yousaf faced 135 balls and hit eight fours and two sixes. He added 68 runs for the second wicket with Sudais Ahmed, who scored 42 off 54 balls with three fours and two sixes. Yousaf then dominated a 77-run third-wicket partnership with Azan Ahmed (26).

Lower down the order, Mohammad Naveed (26) and Arsalan Hassan (22) made useful contributions to take Pakistan to a competitive total.

For Sri Lanka, Reshon Solomons was the leading bowler with three for 39. Mahiru Kodituwakku (two for 29) and Tharuka Samanjith (two for 36) also took wickets.

Sri Lanka struggled against Pakistan’s pace attack and were dismissed for 123 in 40 overs. Fahad finished with figures of 7-0-24-4, supported by Hamid Raza (two for 24), Ammar Khan (two for 34) and Mohammad Saim (two for 36).

Chenuka Dodangoda was Sri Lanka’s top scorer, making 50 off 88 balls with three fours.

Scores in brief

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

Pakistan U17 274-9, 50 overs (Mohammad Yousaf 117, Sudais Ahmed 42, Azan Ahmed 26, Mohammad Naveed 26, Arsalan Hassan 22; Reshon Solomons 3-39, Mahiru Kodituwakku 2-29, Tharuka Samanjith 2-36)

Sri Lanka U17 123 all-out, 40 overs (Chenuka Dodangoda 50, Fahad Iqbal 4-24, Hamid Raza 2-24, Ammar Khan 2-34, Mohammad Saim 2-36)

Player of the match – Mohammad Yousaf (Pakistan U17)

Upcoming matches

3rd 50-over match — 19 October
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