Schedule Revealed for the Pakistan, Afghanistan, UAE T20I Tri-Series

Here’s the confirmed schedule for the Pakistan vs. Afghanistan vs. UAE T20I tri-series, which acts as the ideal warm-up ahead of the ACC Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE:

Tri-Nation Series Schedule

Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium
Time: All matches start at 7:00 pm local time (UAE)

Date	Match
29 August	Afghanistan vs Pakistan
30 August	UAE vs Pakistan
1 September	UAE vs Afghanistan
2 September	Pakistan vs Afghanistan
4 September	Pakistan vs UAE
5 September	Afghanistan vs UAE
Final: 7 September	Top two teams meet in the Final

Each team will face the other twice in the round-robin stage. The top two teams then contest the final on 7 September.

Why It Matters

• Final preparation stage: The tri-series gives Pakistan, Afghanistan, and UAE multiple matches to acclimatise to UAE conditions ahead of the Asia Cup starting 9 September.
   
• Format preview: With every team playing at least four matches, it offers match rhythm and tactical fine-tuning before the main tournament.
   

Strategic advantage: Pakistan begin the Asia Cup Group stage on 12 September (vs Oman), while India–Pakistan opens on 14 September—this tri-series helps sharpen strategy against potential opponents.