February 03, 2008	Sunday	Muharram 24, 1429

COLOMBO, Feb 2: Pakistan thrashed hosts Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the U-19 tri-nation limited-overs series final at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground on Friday.

Inviting the hosts to bat first, Pakistan dismissed them for a paltry 131 in 36 overs with opener Munaweera top-scoring with 39. Captain Imad Wasim and Umar Akmal picked three wickets apiece.

In reply, Pakistan U-19s reached the required target in 27.2 overs for the loss of just two wickets. Umar Akmal struck a brisk 47 while Umar Amin (38 not out) and Shan Masood (26 not out) ensure a big win for the tourists.

England were the third team in the tri-series.

Summarised scores:

SRI LANKA U-19 131 in 36 overs (Munaweera 39; Umar Akmal 3-17, Imad Wasim 3-18); PAKISTAN U-19 134-2 in 27.2 overs (Umar Akmal 47, Umar Amin 38 not out, Shan Masood 26 not out).—Agencies