Unbeaten Sami Aslam cracked a double century to steer Pakistan under-19 to a big win of 302 runs against the British University team here at the Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday. As Sami’s double and Umar Waheed century laid a solid foundation of 388 runs for two in 50 overs, Pakistan bowlers kept a tight leash to keep the British Universities XI in control. Their to the line and accurate bowling not only made things difficult for the visiting team batsmen but bowled them out for just 86 runs.
Batting first, Pakistan under-19 after having a first blow at one for 15 went on to score the big total. Sami smacked 22 boundaries and three sixes in his 155 balls innings and also shared two stands of 120 runs with Imam-ul-Haq for the second and 253 runs unbeaten for the third wickets with Waheed. Waheed, who also remained not out at 100, took just 88 balls to reach his century. And later Mohammad Nawaz with a five wickets haul kept the British students from going after runs freely. The only batsman who have got to the highest score of 24 was their opener Brendan Mckerchar. Looking at the factual situation of the match it was the hot condition that took toll of the British players and did not allow them to play up to their potential. Usman Qadir with his spin got three wickets to further the misery of the visiting team. The teams will play their second match, a T20 game at 6pm at Gaddafi Stadium on April 6. The match will be broadcast live on PTV Sports and live Ball by Ball coverage will also be available on www.pcb.com.pk.
