Pakistan U-16 beat Bangladesh U-16 by 99 runs, takes 1-0 lead in 50-over series.

KARACHI -- Pakistan U-16 beat Bangladesh U16 by 99 runs in the opening match of the three match 50-over series at KRL Stadium in Rawalpindi on Monday. Munib Wasif took four wickets, while Ibrar Afzal scored 53 as Bangladesh were dismissed for 132 in their chase of 232 posted by Pakistan after the hosts had elected to bat first. Mohammad Shehzad (40) and Ali Hasan (30) provided a solid 66-run start to the home team. After the dismissal of both openers, the innings was consolidated by Ibrar Afzal who came to bat at number five and top-scored with a 70-ball 53 which included five fours and a six. Pakistan were dismissed for 231 in the last over of the innings.

For Bangladesh, Ahson Habib and Shamsul Islam picked three wickets apiece. In the run-chase, Bangladesh lost three wickets for six runs on the board courtesy Muneeb's fiery spell of bowling. After Muneeb's spell, the visitors were never in the hunt to win the match...

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