UAE to host Pakistan, Afghanistan in T20 tri-series
All group stage matches will take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, where the three teams will face each other twice in a six-match format. The top two teams will then clash in the final on Sunday, September 7.
The tournament offers an ideal preparation platform for all three sides ahead of the eight-team ACC Asia Cup 2025, scheduled to be held in the UAE from September 9.
Match tickets and broadcast details for the Tri-Series will be announced soon, the Emirates Cricket Board said.
Here's the schedule:
Friday, August 29: Afghanistan vs Pakistan – 7:00pm
Saturday, August 30: UAE vs Pakistan – 7:00pm
Monday, September 1: Afghanistan vs UAE – 7:00pm
Tuesday, September 2: Afghanistan vs Pakistan – 7:00pm
Thursday, September 4: Pakistan vs UAE – 7:00pm
Friday, September 5: Afghanistan vs UAE – 7:00pm
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