Tri-Nation T20I Series in Sharjah to Set the Stage for Asia Cup Preparation

The Pakistan national cricket team will participate in a tri-nation T20I series involving Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates, scheduled to take place from August 29 to September 7 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

This tournament serves as a preparatory platform for the ACC Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025, which is set to be held in the UAE from September 9 to 28. It will help participating teams acclimatize to local conditions ahead of the marquee continental event.

📅 Tournament Schedule (All matches begin at 7 PM local time):

August 29 – Afghanistan vs Pakistan

August 30 – UAE vs Pakistan

September 1 – UAE vs Afghanistan

September 2 – Pakistan vs Afghanistan

September 4 – Pakistan vs UAE

September 5 – Afghanistan vs UAE

September 7 – Final (Top two teams)

We are thrilled to announce the T20I Tri-Series at the historic Sharjah Cricket Stadium – Action begins, 7:00pm Friday, 29 August! 🏏🏏🏆
UAE will host two iconic cricket nations Pakistan and Afghanistan in the seven-match tournament – Schedule below 👇
More details:… pic.twitter.com/8cMmfICIGi

— UAE Cricket Official (@EmiratesCricket) August 1, 2025

Each team will face the others twice, ensuring a minimum of four matches per side. The top two teams from the points table will clash in the final on September 7.

This tri-series is regarded as a crucial preparation stage for the teams heading into the Asia Cup.