Pakistan U19 head coach Shahid Anwar reviews performance against Sri Lanka U19
Karachi (MNP) Sri Lanka U19 completed their tour of Pakistan on Tuesday, after winning the final one-day played at National Bank Stadium, Karachi. The tour consisted of a solitary four-day match and a five-match one-day series.
Pakistan U19 began the series on a winning note after registering a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over the visitors in the four-day match. Left-handed opening Shahzaib Khan was the most impressive batter in the red-ball game, scoring 161 in the first innings and dispatching 12 boundaries and one six. He was duly named player of the match for his effort.
Azan Awais also produced a century in the game and amassed 104 in the first innings. Right-arm pacer Mohammad Ibtisam was the pick of the bowlers as he returned five wickets. Fast bowler Aimal Khan had four wickets while spinners Ali Asfand and Naveed Ahmed Khan got three wickets apiece.
Although Pakistan U19 eventually conceded the series 3-2 to Sri Lanka U19, the competition remained fierce with the series hanging in balance ahead of the last one-day. The Pakistan team showcased noteworthy individual and collective performances.
Left-handed opener Shamyl Hussain was the highest scorer for either side over the course of the series. He accumulated 326 runs at an average of 65.20 including one century and two half-centuries. Shamyl’s highest score of the series came in the third one-day where he smashed 150 off 109 balls with 13 fours and seven sixes.
All-rounder Arafat Minhas had a series to remember. He was the second-best batter, managing 272 runs which came from three half-centuries, including a match-winning knock of 95. He also grabbed five wickets in the series.
