Shahzib Khan and Azan Awais each hit a fifty that aided the Pakistan Under-19 team to register a crushing nine-wicket win over Bangladesh in the opener of the five one-day internationals in Chattogram on Saturday.  

Shahzib made a 116-ball 83, while Azan remained unbeaten on 69 off 100 balls to cruise to the target of 166-1 in 37.2 overs in reply to 165-9.

Pakistan right arm medium fast bowler Amir Hasan was the standout bowler for the visitors, claiming 5-24.

For the host Bangladesh, Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby was the top scorer with an undefeated 70 off 100 balls.

The junior Tigers suffered a terrible batting collapse after being sent to bat, losing seven wickets for a sorry 88.

Then a 57-run stand between Mahfuz and Wasi Siddique for the eighth wicket helped them surpass the hundred-and-fifty mark.

Pursuing a humble target, the touring Pakistan reached victory banking on Shahzib Azan’s steady bat with 76 balls to spare.

Shamyul Hasan stood on 3.

Mahfuz was the lone wicket-taker for the hosts.

The second youth ODI of the series is scheduled for May 8.