Afghanistan's U-19 cricket team went down to Pakistan by only 13 runs on Wednesday in their third tri-nation series One Day match at the ICC Academy in Dubai. This was Pakistan's first win over Afghanistan in the ongoing tournament after the Afghans defeated their opponents by 100 runs at the same venue on Friday.Chasing 245 to win, Afghanistan lost their opening batter Mahboob Khan in the first over but recovered as Uzairullah Niazai and Faisal Shinozada secured a 104-run partnership for the second wicket. After Faisal's departure, Uzairullah soon followed with Afghanistan at 142 for three in 26.5 overs. Afghanistan were bundled out for 231 in 46.4 overs. Earlier, after opting to bat first, Pakistan's opening pair Shahzaib Khan and Usman Khan provided a solid 129-run stand to Pakistan.Left-handed Usman, who scored a century against Afghanistan in the previous match, scored an 88-ball 77, which included eight fours. Shahzaib meanwhile top-scored for the side with 78 off 101 balls, hitting seven boundaries.For Afghanistan, Abdul Aziz Khan and Khatir Khan Stanikzai bagged three wickets apiece, while Naseer Khan Maroofkhil snapped two wickets.Pakistan will take on the hosts UAE U19 in their last group match on Friday, 22 November.In a post on X, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said late Wednesday: &Not the result we would have wanted but Afghanistan Future Stars will look to bounce back in the next match.Afghanistan will take on UAE U19 on Sunday, November 24.