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UAE to host Pakistan and Afghanistan in T20I Tri-Series

Friday, 1 August 2025 15:27

By ARN News Staff

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The UAE will host Pakistan and Afghanistan in a seven-match T20I tri-series at the Sharjah cricket stadium from Friday, August 29.

The three teams will play each other twice in the group stage, with the top two sides battling it out in the final on Sunday, September 7.

The action kicks off with Afghanistan taking on Pakistan in the tournament opener, followed by the UAE vs Pakistan on Saturday, August 30 and Afghanistan facing the UAE on Monday, September 1.

The rest of the group matches continue through September 5, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting finale.

This series serves as key preparation ahead of the ACC Asia Cup 2025, also taking place in the UAE from September 9.

Ticket sales and broadcast details are expected to be announced in the coming days.

Friday, 29 August – Afghanistan vs Pakistan (7:00pm)
Saturday, 30 August – UAE vs Pakistan (7:00pm)
Monday, 1 September – Afghanistan vs UAE (7:00pm)
Tuesday, 2 September – Afghanistan vs Pakistan (7:00pm)
Thursday, 4 September – Pakistan vs UAE (7:00pm)
Friday, 5 September – Afghanistan vs UAE (7:00pm)
Sunday, 7 September – Final (7:00pm)

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