Younis Khan, Md. Akram corner glory

GEORGETOWN, GUYANA, APRIL 30. A blistering unbeaten century by Younis Khan and a five-wicket haul by paceman Mohammad Akram left Pakistan in command of its four-day match against the West Indies Under-23 on Saturday.

Akram bagged five for 16 in a paltry Under-23 total of 143 then split the opening pair second time around to leave the host the unenviable task of scoring 317 to win on the final day.

Under-23 captain Darren Ganga was Akram's early victim as his team struggled to 12 for one at close. He was trapped leg before for four, having fallen to the same bowler for five in the first innings.

Younis had encountered no such problems as he led Pakistan to 172 for four declared in its second innings, 328 ahead.

He blasted five 6s and nine 4s in his attacking 103. His century arrived in 177 minutes off 133 balls and was achieved with a six over mid-wicket off leg-spinner Camilus Alexander.

Akram also removed Marlon Samuels (2), Wayne Phillips (8) and Camilus Alexander (0) while conceding just one run in the rain- shortened opening session, then completed his tally when he dismissed tail-ender Pedro Collins (0).

The scores:

Pakistan 299 (Yousuf Youhana 81, Mohammad Wasim 59) and 172 for four decl. (Mohammad Wasim 25, Younis Khan 103 not out, Shahid Afridi 25) vs West Indies Under-23 143 (A. Haniff 46, S. Joseph 45, Mohammad Akram five for 16) and 12 for one.

- Reuters

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