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Sri Lanka U-17 defeated Pakistan by 99 runs in the first one-day match of the five-match series at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Thursday, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. Chasing a target of 240 runs, Pakistan were bowled out for 140 in 39 overs, with Mohammad Saim top-scoring with 30 runs. Sandaru Malshan led Sri Lanka’s bowling attack with three wickets for 16 runs, while Thisanga Perera claimed two wickets for 19 runs. Earlier, Sri Lanka posted 239 for six in their allotted 50 overs, powered by Methuka Gunaratne’s 77 and Reshon Solomons’ 42. Gunaratne’s batting performance earned him the Player of the Match award. For Pakistan, Mohammad Ihsaan was the most successful bowler, taking three wickets for 43 runs, while Fahad Iqbal picked up two wickets for 49 runs. The second match of the five-game series will be played at the same venue on Saturday, October 17.