The full schedule for the upcoming T20I tri-nation series featuring Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been officially released. The series will take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium from August 29 to September 7, 2025, with all matches starting at 7:00 PM local time.
This seven-match series will see each team face the others twice in a double round-robin format, followed by a final between the top two sides.
The tournament is expected to provide all three teams with valuable match practice ahead of the 2025 ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup, which begins on September 9 in the UAE.
T20I Tri-Series – Schedule (All Matches at 7:00 PM Local Time)
| Date | Match |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Tournament Overview
- Venue: All matches will be held at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE.
- Format: Double round-robin – each team plays four matches.
- Final: Top two teams qualify for the final on September 7.
- Timing: Every match begins at 7:00 PM local time.
Crucial Preparation for Asia Cup
The tri-nation tournament is expected to play a pivotal role in helping all three sides — Pakistan, Afghanistan, and UAE — get accustomed to the UAE conditions, which will be identical during the Asia Cup.
With intense match-ups scheduled under lights, the series promises competitive cricket and serves as a key tune-up before the continental event begins.
