sanaullahThe Pakistan cricket team is set to participate in a T20 International tri-nation series featuring Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates, scheduled to take place from August 29 to September 7 at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
This tri-series will act as a crucial warm-up opportunity for all three sides ahead of the ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025, which kicks off on September 9 in the UAE.
The tournament will open with a clash between Afghanistan and Pakistan on Friday, August 29, with the match set to begin at 7:00 PM local time.
As per the format, each team will face the other twice in the round-robin stage, providing a minimum of four matches per side. The top two teams from the group stage will advance to the final on September 7.
Full Match Schedule (Sharjah Cricket Stadium, 7:00 PM local time):
- 29 August: Afghanistan vs Pakistan
- 30 August: UAE vs Pakistan
- 1 September: UAE vs Afghanistan
- 2 September: Pakistan vs Afghanistan
- 4 September: Pakistan vs UAE
- 5 September: Afghanistan vs UAE
- 7 September: Final – Top two teams
The series offers a chance for teams to fine-tune their combinations, gain match fitness, and adapt to UAE’s playing conditions ahead of the high-stakes Asia Cup tournament. Sharjah, known for its rich cricketing history and spin-friendly surfaces, will provide a challenging and tactical environment for all three sides.