COLOMBO: Teenager Umar Akmal scored a brilliant maiden century to power Pakistan to a formidable 321 for five against Sri Lanka in the fourth one-day international on Friday.
Akmal, the 19-year-old brother of wicket-keeper Kamran, smashed an unbeaten 102 off just 72 balls with five fours and four sixes.
Captain Younus Khan provided support with a 89 from 111 balls, a more measured innings that included just four boundaries.
The fifth-wicket pair came together with the innings in the balance on 130 for four and shared a potentially match-winning 176-run partnership.
Opener Kamran Akmal rode his luck early on when he was given not out after edging behind and went on to score 57.
Leg spinner Malinga Bandara was Sri Lanka’s most economical and effective bowler, claiming two for 44 from his 10 overs.
Sri Lanka, who lead the series 3-0, did not help their own cause by giving away 29 wides, 26 of which were delivered by Lasith Malinga. — Reuters
Captain Younus Khan provided support with a 89 from 111 balls, a more measured innings that included just four boundaries.
The fifth-wicket pair came together with the innings in the balance on 130 for four and shared a potentially match-winning 176-run partnership.
Opener Kamran Akmal rode his luck early on when he was given not out after edging behind and went on to score 57.
Leg spinner Malinga Bandara was Sri Lanka’s most economical and effective bowler, claiming two for 44 from his 10 overs.
Sri Lanka, who lead the series 3-0, did not help their own cause by giving away 29 wides, 26 of which were delivered by Lasith Malinga. — Reuters
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