KARACHI, Pakistan, October 21, 2026: Pakistan Under-17s completed a remarkable turnaround from a 99-run defeat in the opening match to clinch their five-match one-day series against Sri Lanka Under-17s with a convincing 93-run victory at Multan Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Captain Azan Ahmed struck an aggressive 82 from 61 balls, Mohammad Yousaf contributed a measured 60, and Ammar Khan claimed three wickets as Pakistan defended 273 for nine by dismissing Sri Lanka for 180 in 42.3 overs. The victory gave the hosts an unassailable 3-1 advantage with Saturday’s final match still to play.
The result completed three consecutive victories after Sri Lanka had dominated the series opener. Pakistan’s batting success came from contrasting contributions: Yousaf provided stability, Daud Tauqeer Rana added 44, and Azan accelerated through the middle overs with nine fours and a six. Sri Lanka then slumped to 52 for four before captain Stevon Peiris and Reshon Solomons mounted a recovery. Their resistance kept the visitors competitive, but Ammar’s three for 44 and two wickets each from Fahad Iqbal and Mohammad Saim prevented another twist in a series Pakistan had already turned decisively in their favor.
Pakistan U17 vs Sri Lanka U17 Fourth One-Day: Result and Match Details
Pakistan captain Azan Ahmed won the toss and chose to bat, backing his side to set a challenging target in conditions both teams had experienced throughout the tour.
The decision produced a total of 273 for nine from 50 overs, with Pakistan constructing the innings through contributions from the top and middle order.
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Pakistan U17 vs Sri Lanka U17 Fourth One-Day: Result and Match Details
Pakistan captain Azan Ahmed won the toss and chose to bat, backing his side to set a challenging target in conditions both teams had experienced throughout the tour.
Azan Ahmed Turns a Stable Start Into a Match-Winning Total
Pakistan’s innings was shaped by the contrast between the scoring approaches of Yousaf and Azan.
Mohammad Yousaf’s Quietly Outstanding Series Deserves Recognition
Yousaf’s 60 may appear less spectacular than Azan’s 82, but his innings was a central part of the victory.
Pakistan U17 Complete Batting Scorecard: Azan 82, Yousaf 60
Fall of wickets: 7/1, 87/2, 159/3, 196/4, 222/5, 225/6, 249/7, 251/8, 270/9.
Sri Lanka’s Bowlers Shared the Wickets but Could Not Stop Pakistan
Sri Lanka’s bowling figures show that the visitors created regular wicket-taking opportunities.
Sri Lanka needed 274 to win but lost three wickets inside the opening stages of the chase. Reshon Solomons eventually top-scored with 64 from 79 balls, although Pakistan’s bowlers retained sufficient control to complete the victory.
| Match Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Competition | Pakistan U17 vs Sri Lanka U17, five-match one-day series |
| Match | Fourth One-Day |
| Date | October 21, 2026 |
| Venue | Multan Cricket Stadium, Pakistan |
| Toss | Pakistan U17 won and elected to bat |
| Pakistan U17 | 273/9 in 50 overs |
| Sri Lanka U17 | 180 all out in 42.3 overs |
| Result | Pakistan U17 won by 93 runs |
| Series position | Pakistan lead 3-1 and have secured the series |
| Highest scorer | Azan Ahmed, 82 from 61 balls |
| Best bowling | Ammar Khan, 3/44 in 10 overs |
| Final fixture | October 24, 2026, Multan |
The PCB’s official fourth one-day scorecard confirms the result, complete batting and bowling figures, and fall of wickets.
Azan Ahmed Turns a Stable Start Into a Match-Winning Total
Pakistan’s innings was shaped by the contrast between the scoring approaches of Yousaf and Azan.
The hosts lost Sudais Ahmed for six with only seven runs on the board. Daud Tauqeer Rana and Yousaf responded by putting on 80 for the second wicket, taking the total to 87 before Daud departed for 44.
That partnership gave Pakistan an important foundation without requiring either batter to take excessive early risks.
Yousaf then continued accumulating runs after Azan joined him.
The third-wicket partnership added another 72 before Yousaf fell for 60, leaving Pakistan 159 for three.
By then, Azan had begun changing the innings’ tempo.
He made 82 from 61 deliveries, reaching a strike rate of 134.43 and striking nine fours and one six.
Yousaf’s 60 came at 65.93 runs per 100 balls.
That separation of nearly 69 strike-rate points highlights how differently the two batters contributed.
Why the Azan-Yousaf Partnership Mattered More Than the Individual Scores
Azan’s innings provided the acceleration Pakistan needed to move beyond a merely competitive total.
Yousaf’s contribution, meanwhile, reduced the pressure on the captain to rebuild after the early wicket.
The combination enabled Pakistan to continue scoring despite Sri Lanka taking wickets at intervals.
When Azan was dismissed at 196 for four, Pakistan still had enough overs and batting depth remaining to reach 273.
The captain’s approach differed noticeably from his unbeaten 63 from 94 balls in the third ODI two days earlier.
On Monday, he had been required to control a relatively modest chase of 160. On Wednesday, he had the opportunity to attack after a stable batting platform had been established.
The same player contributed two very different innings in successive victories, demonstrating valuable adaptability at the youth level.
Mohammad Yousaf’s Quietly Outstanding Series Deserves Recognition
Yousaf’s 60 may appear less spectacular than Azan’s 82, but his innings was a central part of the victory.
He faced 91 balls, striking two fours and two sixes while absorbing pressure after Pakistan’s early dismissal.
His importance becomes clearer when viewed alongside earlier performances during the tour.
Yousaf made 161 in the three-day match before scoring 117 from 135 balls in the second one-day fixture.
He has therefore contributed substantially in both the longer and shorter formats.
Pakistan’s ability to produce a major innings from different batters has also been evident in its older youth teams.
In September, Pakistan Under-19s defeated England by 177 runs after Usman Khan scored 151 and Farhan Yousaf made 115.
The comparison concerns two separate age-group teams and should not be treated as evidence that the Under-17 players have reached the same development stage.
It does, however, illustrate the importance of building sustained batting partnerships throughout Pakistan’s youth system.
Pakistan U17 Complete Batting Scorecard: Azan 82, Yousaf 60
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sudais Ahmed | b Kalindu Sachinthana | 6 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 40.00 |
| Daud Tauqeer Rana | st Stevon Peiris b Sashith Bandara | 44 | 62 | 4 | 0 | 70.97 |
| Mohammad Yousaf | lbw Reshon Solomons | 60 | 91 | 2 | 2 | 65.93 |
| Azan Ahmed (c) | lbw Tharuka Samanjith | 82 | 61 | 9 | 1 | 134.43 |
| Arsalan Hassan (wk) | c Sashith Bandara b Tharuka Samanjith | 10 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 76.92 |
| Hamza Abbas Baloch | run out Methuka Gunaratne | 14 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 116.67 |
| Hamid Raza | c Methuka Gunaratne b Kalindu Sachinthana | 10 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 76.92 |
| Ammar Khan | c and b Sashith Bandara | 11 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 55.00 |
| Mohammad Saim | run out Raveen Sachintha | 18 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 225.00 |
| Abdullah Ahmed Butt | not out | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Fahad Iqbal | not out | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 300.00 |
| Extras: 4 byes, 3 leg-byes, 6 wides | 13 | |||||
| Total | 273/9 in 50 overs, run rate 5.46 | |||||
Fall of wickets: 7/1, 87/2, 159/3, 196/4, 222/5, 225/6, 249/7, 251/8, 270/9.
Pakistan’s final scoring contributions also mattered. Mohammad Saim scored 18 from just eight balls, with two fours and a six, ensuring the innings continued progressing during its closing stages.
His strike rate of 225 was the highest among Pakistan’s batters who faced more than one delivery.
Sri Lanka’s Bowlers Shared the Wickets but Could Not Stop Pakistan
Sri Lanka’s bowling figures show that the visitors created regular wicket-taking opportunities.
Tharuka Samanjith, Kalindu Sachinthana and Sashith Bandara took two wickets apiece.
Reshon Solomons added another, while two batters were run out.
Nevertheless, Pakistan’s batting depth ensured the wickets did not translate into a major collapse.
Sri Lanka U17 Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tharuka Samanjith | 10 | 1 | 41 | 2 | 4.10 |
| Kalindu Sachinthana | 8 | 1 | 42 | 2 | 5.25 |
| Sandaru Malshan | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 9.33 |
| Chenul Milnaka | 7 | 1 | 39 | 0 | 5.57 |
| Raveen Sachintha | 9 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 5.89 |
| Sashith Bandara | 10 | 0 | 47 | 2 | 4.70 |
| Reshon Solomons | 3 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 5.33 |
Solomons proved particularly economical in his brief spell, conceding 16 runs from three overs and dismissing Yousaf.
Samanjith also bowled a disciplined ten-over spell, conceding 41 runs and taking two wickets.
However, the combined contributions of Azan, Yousaf and Daud proved sufficient to put Sri Lanka under considerable pressure.
Sri Lanka’s Chase Collapses to 23/3 Before Reshon Solomons Fights Back
A target of 274 required Sri Lanka to establish an effective opening partnership and preserve wickets through the early overs.
Instead, Pakistan dismissed three of the visitors’ top-order batters with only 23 runs on the board.
Abdullah Ahmed Butt removed Methuka Gunaratne for ten, while Fahad Iqbal dismissed Yenula Hewavitharana and Shannon Silva for four each.
The early wickets forced Sri Lanka to rebuild before it could seriously challenge the required scoring rate.
Sashith Bandara made 14 before Ammar Khan trapped him lbw, leaving Sri Lanka struggling at 52 for four.
Captain Stevon Peiris then attempted to stabilize the innings alongside Reshon Solomons.
Peiris contributed 33 from 58 deliveries while Solomons developed into Sri Lanka’s most productive batter.
The visitors eventually reached 100 for five when Peiris was dismissed.
Solomons and Sandaru Malshan subsequently added 68 for the sixth wicket, providing Sri Lanka with its strongest period of resistance.
However, the required scoring rate continued to rise, and the chase never reached a position in which Pakistan’s substantial target was under immediate threat.
Ammar Khan Breaks the Resistance as Pakistan Complete the Series Win
Ammar’s 3/44 was the most productive bowling performance of the match.
His wickets included Bandara, the dangerous Solomons and Raveen Sachintha.
The dismissal of Solomons was particularly important.
He had reached 64 from 79 deliveries, striking five fours, and remained Sri Lanka’s best chance of extending the chase.
When Ammar trapped him lbw, Sri Lanka had already reached 168 for six.
His departure triggered a damaging collapse, with the visitors losing their final four wickets for 12 runs.
Mohammad Saim played a crucial supporting role, taking two wickets for 34 runs in eight overs.
Fahad Iqbal finished with two for 31, having done much of his best work early in the innings.
Sudais Ahmed then claimed the final wicket, dismissing Tharuka Samanjith for three to complete the 93-run victory.
Pakistan’s Decisive Bowling Contributions
The match also highlighted how Pakistan shared the responsibility for taking wickets.
Fahad supplied early breakthroughs, Ammar controlled important stages of the middle and later overs, and Saim helped finish the innings.
The pattern resembles the collective wicket-taking performance Pakistan’s Under-19 side produced during its September tour of England.
Different age groups and opponents make direct performance comparisons inappropriate, but both matches demonstrate why a strong batting total becomes more valuable when supported by several effective bowling options.
Sri Lanka U17 Complete Batting Scorecard: Reshon Solomons Makes 64
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methuka Gunaratne | lbw Abdullah Ahmed Butt | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 125.00 |
| Yenula Hewavitharana | b Fahad Iqbal | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 57.14 |
| Shannon Silva | b Fahad Iqbal | 4 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 30.77 |
| Sashith Bandara | lbw Ammar Khan | 14 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Stevon Peiris (c, wk) | c and b Hamid Raza | 33 | 58 | 2 | 0 | 56.90 |
| Reshon Solomons | lbw Ammar Khan | 64 | 79 | 5 | 0 | 81.01 |
| Sandaru Malshan | c Hamza Abbas Baloch b Mohammad Saim | 29 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 96.67 |
| Raveen Sachintha | lbw Ammar Khan | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Chenul Milnaka | not out | 8 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 44.44 |
| Kalindu Sachinthana | st Arsalan Hassan b Mohammad Saim | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25.00 |
| Tharuka Samanjith | c Hamza Abbas Baloch b Sudais Ahmed | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 |
| Extras: 2 leg-byes, 8 wides | 10 | |||||
| Total | 180 all out, 42.3 overs, run rate 4.24 | |||||
Fall of wickets: 14/1, 16/2, 23/3, 52/4, 100/5, 168/6, 168/7, 170/8, 173/9, 180/10.
Solomons and Malshan added the innings’ strongest late resistance, but losing four wickets after reaching 168 effectively ended Sri Lanka’s hopes of extending the series into a winner-takes-all finale.
Pakistan U17 Complete Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdullah Ahmed Butt | 4 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 5.00 |
| Fahad Iqbal | 7 | 1 | 31 | 2 | 4.43 |
| Daud Tauqeer Rana | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 5.50 |
| Hamid Raza | 10 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 3.50 |
| Ammar Khan | 10 | 0 | 44 | 3 | 4.40 |
| Mohammad Saim | 8 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 4.25 |
| Sudais Ahmed | 1.3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2.00 |
Hamid Raza’s ten overs for 35 runs also deserve recognition.
He took only one wicket but recorded the best economy rate among Pakistan’s bowlers who completed at least four overs.
That control was valuable while Sri Lanka attempted to rebuild through Peiris and Solomons.
Ammar’s three wickets supplied the decisive dismissals, but the collective bowling performance ensured the visitors never sustained the scoring rate required for victory.
From Losing by 99 Runs to Leading 3-1: How Pakistan U17 Recovered
The series began very differently.
On October 15, Sri Lanka made 239 for six and dismissed Pakistan for 140, winning the opening fixture by 99 runs.
Methuka Gunaratne scored 77 and was named Player of the Match as the visitors established an early advantage.
Pakistan responded two days later through Mohammad Yousaf’s 117 and Fahad Iqbal’s four-wicket haul.
The hosts won the second match by 151 runs, leveling the series.
The third game produced another change in the contest.
Sri Lanka managed only 159, and Azan guided Pakistan home with an unbeaten 63 in a five-wicket victory.
Wednesday’s 93-run win then completed the turnaround.
Pakistan U17 vs Sri Lanka U17: Series Results and Turning Points
| Date | Match | Result | Key Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 15 | First One-Day | Sri Lanka won by 99 runs | Methuka Gunaratne 77 |
| October 17 | Second One-Day | Pakistan won by 151 runs | Mohammad Yousaf 117; Fahad Iqbal 4/24 |
| October 19 | Third One-Day | Pakistan won by five wickets | Azan Ahmed 63 not out; Fahad Iqbal 3/34 |
| October 21 | Fourth One-Day | Pakistan won by 93 runs | Azan Ahmed 82; Ammar Khan 3/44 |
| October 24 | Fifth One-Day | Scheduled | Pakistan enter with a 3-1 series lead |
Source: PCB official series reports. Results cover the first four completed one-day matches.
The series reflects Pakistan’s ability to adjust following a poor opening performance.
Its batting became more productive, while the bowling attack repeatedly prevented Sri Lanka from sustaining meaningful partnerships.
The hosts’ three consecutive victories came through different methods: defending 274, successfully chasing 160, and defending 273.
That versatility is an encouraging sign for players at this stage of development.
The PCB’s official third-match report documents the captain’s earlier unbeaten half-century, while its second-match report confirms Yousaf’s century and the 151-run victory.
What Does This Series Win Reveal About Pakistan’s Young Cricketers?
Pakistan’s youth teams have produced several encouraging performances across different age groups in recent months.
The Under-19 team won its September one-day series against England 3-1, completing the contest with a dominant 200-run victory at Wormsley.
The Sports Encounter documented that achievement in its series-clinching report featuring Jahangir Bilal and captain Farhan Yousaf.
The Under-17 success against Sri Lanka provides another positive result for Pakistan’s age-group cricket.
However, youth victories should be evaluated within their appropriate competitive context.
Performances at Under-17 level do not automatically translate into senior international success.
Players must continue developing technically, physically and tactically while adapting to tougher opposition and increasingly demanding schedules.
Azan’s innings, Yousaf’s consistency and Ammar’s bowling give Pakistan promising evidence of ability, but sustained progress will matter more than one series.
Why Pakistan’s Development Pathway Matters
Pakistan cricket has experienced considerable changes in senior-team leadership and selection during 2026.
The Sports Encounter previously examined the PCB’s decision to appoint Sahibzada Farhan as T20I captain during its October restructuring.
The youth system operates separately from those immediate senior selection decisions.
Nevertheless, age-group tournaments and bilateral series provide important opportunities to identify cricketers who may eventually progress into domestic first-class cricket, Pakistan Shaheens and the national team.
Consistent selection, suitable competitive exposure and individual development will determine how effectively that potential is converted into long-term performance.
Sri Lanka’s Young Players Also Have Positives to Take From Multan
The tourists will understandably be disappointed after surrendering a 1-0 lead and losing three matches in succession.
However, several individual performances have demonstrated the squad’s potential.
Gunaratne’s 77 in the opening fixture helped Sri Lanka take a commanding victory.
Sandaru Malshan scored 52 in the third game, while Reshon Solomons produced a fighting 64 in Wednesday’s defeat.
Sashith Bandara, Kalindu Sachinthana and Tharuka Samanjith also shared six wickets during Pakistan’s fourth-match innings.
These contributions offer the Sri Lankan coaching staff specific areas to develop.
The larger challenge will be converting individual efforts into coordinated team performances, particularly when facing sustained pressure after losing early wickets.
The teams’ senior counterparts have also been contesting white-ball cricket in Pakistan, although those are separate competitions involving different players.
TSE’s report on Pakistan’s 37-run ODI victory over Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi provides context on the concurrent senior-level rivalry.
Can Pakistan Complete the Series 4-1 on October 24?
Pakistan have already secured the series, but the fifth one-day match on Saturday offers another opportunity for the young players to demonstrate consistency.
Azan will have a chance to continue developing his batting leadership following consecutive half-centuries.
Yousaf can seek to extend his strong run of form, while Ammar and Fahad will look to maintain the pressure they have applied with the ball.
For Sri Lanka, the final fixture provides an opportunity to finish the tour with a victory and address the batting difficulties that have undermined the middle stages of its innings.
The match will be played at Multan Cricket Stadium, where all five one-day fixtures have been scheduled.
The outcome will determine whether Pakistan finish with a 4-1 victory or Sri Lanka recover to make the final margin 3-2.
The Sports Encounter’s coverage of England Under-19s’ narrow victory against Pakistan at Wormsley demonstrates how a team that has been outplayed earlier in a series can still find a response in a later fixture.
For Pakistan, the final game will offer an important test of concentration now that the series has been decided.
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Who Won the Fourth Pakistan U17 vs Sri Lanka U17 One-Day Match?
Pakistan Under-17s defeated Sri Lanka Under-17s by 93 runs on October 21, 2026, at Multan Cricket Stadium.
Who Won the Pakistan U17 vs Sri Lanka U17 Series?
Pakistan secured the five-match one-day series by taking an unassailable 3-1 lead after four games.
How Many Runs Did Azan Ahmed Score?
Pakistan captain Azan Ahmed scored 82 from 61 balls, hitting nine fours and one six.
How Many Wickets Did Ammar Khan Take?
Ammar Khan took three wickets for 44 runs from ten overs.
What Was Pakistan U17’s Total?
Pakistan scored 273 for nine in 50 overs after electing to bat first.
What Was Sri Lanka U17’s Final Score?
Sri Lanka were dismissed for 180 in 42.3 overs while chasing a target of 274.
Who Was Sri Lanka’s Leading Batter?
Reshon Solomons top-scored with 64 from 79 balls.
How Many Runs Did Mohammad Yousaf Make?
Mohammad Yousaf scored 60 from 91 balls and helped establish Pakistan’s middle-order platform.
When Is the Final Pakistan U17 vs Sri Lanka U17 One-Day Match?
The fifth and final match is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Multan Cricket Stadium.
Pakistan’s Youngsters Turn Defeat Into a Series Worth Remembering
Pakistan’s 93-run victory was the final step in a turnaround that began after a heavy opening defeat.
Azan led from the front with an innings that combined aggression and control.
Yousaf provided another valuable batting contribution, while Daud helped establish the platform and Saim delivered a useful late flourish.
Ammar, Fahad and the remaining bowlers then completed the work by denying Sri Lanka a sustained chase.
The result gives Pakistan the series with a match to spare and provides encouraging evidence of developing batting depth, leadership and bowling variety.
The next challenge for these young cricketers is to build on that progress rather than allowing one successful series to become the final measure of their promise.
Pakistan’s Under-19 team demonstrated similar resilience when it recovered from a Youth Test defeat to overpower England in the opening one-day game. The broader lesson for Pakistan’s pathway is that younger players need repeated opportunities to perform, learn and improve.
For Azan Ahmed and his teammates, Multan has provided a meaningful achievement. Saturday’s finale offers one more opportunity to strengthen it.
