UAE to Host Pakistan and Afghanistan in T20I Tri-Series Ahead of Asia Cup 2025. As a build-up to the Asia Cup 2025, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will compete in a T20I tri-series set to be held in Sharjah. The series, designed as preparation for the continental tournament scheduled from September 9 to 28, will take place from August 29 to September 7.
T20I: Each team will face the other twice in a round-robin format, with the top two teams advancing to the final. All seven matches—including the final—will be played at the iconic Sharjah International Cricket Stadium.
Originally, Pakistan were slated to play a three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, as outlined in the ICC’s Future Tours Programme. However, that window has now been repurposed for this tri-series. Meanwhile, Pakistan are currently engaged in a white-ball series against the West Indies.
T20I Tri-Series Schedule (Pakistan, Afghanistan & UAE)
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29 | Afghanistan vs Pakistan (1st Match) | Sharjah Cricket Stadium |
| Aug 30 | UAE vs Pakistan (2nd Match) | Sharjah Cricket Stadium |
| Sep 1 | UAE vs Afghanistan (3rd Match) | Sharjah Cricket Stadium |
| Sep 2 | Pakistan vs Afghanistan (4th Match) | Sharjah Cricket Stadium |
| Sep 4 | Pakistan vs UAE (5th Match) | Sharjah Cricket Stadium |
| Sep 5 | Afghanistan vs UAE (6th Match) | Sharjah Cricket Stadium |
| Sep 7 | TBC vs TBC (Final) | Sharjah Cricket Stadium |
T20I Asia Cup 2025 Overview
- Host Country: UAE
- Start Date: September 9, 2025
- Final: September 28, 2025
- Total Teams: 8
Format:
- Group Stage: Each team plays 3 matches
- Top 2 teams from each group qualify for Super Four
- Each Super Four team plays each other once
- Top 2 Super Four teams enter the Final
Groups:
| Group A | Group B |
|---|---|
| India | Bangladesh |
| Pakistan | Afghanistan |
| UAE | Sri Lanka |
| Oman | Hong Kong |
