Aussies crush Pak U16s by 9 wickets

ISLAMABAD: Australia crushed Pakistan Under-16 team by nine wickets to take 2-0 lead in the five-match one-day series being played in Melbourne.Pakistan managed just 59 runs before being bowled out in 19.3 overs. Mubashir Nawaz (0), Saim Ayub (11), Umar Eman (17), Hasan Abid Kiyani (5) and Samir Saqib (3) all failed in the batting line-up.

T Sangha (4-12) and M Herbet (3-23) were the key bowlers for Aussies.Australia hit the winning target for the loss of just one wicket. B Larance (40 not out) played well for Australia.Scores in brief: Pakistan 59 all out in 19.3 overs (Umar Eman 17; T Sangha 4-12, M Herbet 3-23). Australia 60-1 in 12.2 overs (B Larance 40 not out).