Bangladesh beat Pakistan in first U19 one-day.

LAHORE -- Maruf Mridha's player of the match bowling performance of 4-38 and half-centuries by openers Ch M Rizwan and Ashiqur Rahman Shibli handed Bangladesh a comfortable seven-wicket win over Pakistan in the first of three U19 one-day matches at the Multan Cricket Stadium. Mridha's splendid opening spell reduced Pakistan to three for three after Bangladesh captain Ahrar Amin decided to bowl first. Pakistan, however, managed to score 202, thanks to brilliant fightback from Arafat Minhas and Uzair Mumtaz. Arafat was top scorer with 77-ball unbeaten 71, smashing seven fours and four sixes while Uzair hit 57 off 76. M Tayyab Arif was the only player to put up a notable score in the top order with 28. Bangladesh openers Rizwan and Shibli never allowed Pakistan any opportunity of bouncing back with their solid opening stand of 160. Rizwan made 79 off 86 balls...