Pakistan U-19 beat Afghanistan by 13 runs in Tri-nation series 

Dubai: Pakistan U-19 have clinched 13-run victory against Afghanistan U-19 in the tri-nation series in Dubai on Wednesday.

Chasing a 245-run target, Afghanistan was all out for 231 inside the 47th over.

For Pakistan, Ali Raza was the standout bowler, who picked up four wickets to perplex the Afghanistan batting lineup.

Earlier, Pakistan had posted a 245-run target by opting to bat first.

The openers provided Pakistan with a good start and mounted pressure on the Afghan bowlers.

Shahzaib and Usman Khan had scored 78 and 77, respectively, to steer Pakistan to a defendable total.