AfghanAtalan to Face Pakistan, UAE in a Tri-Nation T20I Series Starting Late August

Kabul, August 1, 2025: The Afghanistan Cricket Board is pleased to confirm AfghanAtalan’s participation in a Tri-Nation Series, featuring the host UAE and Pakistan. The Series will be hosted by the Emirates Cricket Board and will take place at the historic Sharjah Cricket Stadium from 29 August to 7 September 2025.

The three teams will play each other twice in the six-match group stage. Seven matches to be played in the tournament, two top teams at the end of the six-match group stage to compete in the Sunday, 7 September final. The tournament will provide the ideal preparation opportunity to the three teams ahead of the eight-team ACC Asia Cup 2025 which will be played in the UAE from 9 September.

ACB Chairman Mr. Mirwais Ashraf said: "We are delighted to join this high-quality tri-nation contest and extend our sincere appreciation to the Emirates Cricket Board for their generous initiative in organizing the series. Sharjah holds a special place in cricket history, and we are confident this tournament will offer excellent match exposure for all participating teams ahead of the Asia Cup."

ACB CEO Mr. Naseeb Khan added: "This series comes at a crucial time in our calendar, and we are looking forward to giving our players the opportunity to face strong opponents in competitive conditions. We thank our friends at the Emirates Cricket Board for their hospitality and collaboration. This tournament will serve as a valuable build-up to the challenges of the Asia Cup and beyond."

The ACB looks forward to working closely with its counterparts to ensure the success of the series and is committed to strengthening cricketing ties across the region.

T20I Tri-Series – Sharjah Cricket Stadium:

Day, Date	Match	Venue
Friday, 29 August	Afghanistan vs Pakistan	Sharjah
Saturday, 30 August	UAE vs Pakistan	Sharjah
Monday, 1 September	Afghanistan vs UAE	Sharjah
Tuesday, 2 September	Afghanistan vs Pakistan	Sharjah
Thursday, 4 September	UAE vs Pakistan	Sharjah
Friday, 5 September	Afghanistan vs UAE	Sharjah
Sunday, 7 September	Final	Sharjah

 

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