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Mohammad Yousaf struck a commanding 161 as Pakistan U17 and Sri Lanka U17 played out a draw in their three-day match at the Multan Cricket Stadium, on Sunday.
Resuming their first innings at 306 for four in 84 overs, Pakistan added 128 runs before declaring at 434 for eight in 101.3 overs, securing a first-innings lead of 149 runs. Yousaf, who was unbeaten on 144 overnight, anchored the innings with 16 fours and four sixes while Sudais Ahmed contributed 61 runs.
For Sri Lanka, Sandaru Malshan was the pick of the bowlers, claiming three wickets for 104 runs. Earlier, Sri Lanka was dismissed for 285 in 86.5 overs in their first innings. Sashith Bandara top-scored with 103 while Raveen Sachintha contributed 38 runs. For Pakistan, Fahad Iqbal and Mohammad Ihsan claimed three wickets each for 46 and 62 runs, respectively, while Mohammad Yaqoob Khan took two wickets for 33 runs.
In their second innings, Sri Lanka batted out 52.5 overs to finish at 187 for six, avoiding defeat. Captain Stevon Peiris led the resistance with 67 off 95 balls, including 10 fours while Methuka Gunarathne scored 49.
For Pakistan, Abdullah Ahmed Butt, Mohammad Ihsan and Fahad Iqbal took two wickets each for 14, 40 and 58 runs, respectively. The teams will now compete in a five-match one-day series, beginning at the same venue on October 15 and concluding on October 24.