UAE T20 Tri-Series 2025: UAE Hosts Afghanistan And Pakistan, Begins August 29

The United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, and Afghanistan will play a thrilling T20I Tri-Nation Series in Sharjah from August 29 to September 7, 2025. This will serve as a crucial warm-up for the T20 Asia Cup 2025, which starts in the UAE on September 9.

Background & Purpose

In order to provide all squads with game exposure in conditions similar to the impending Asia Cup sites, the cricket board changed the structure of the August bilateral series between Pakistan and Afghanistan to a tri-nation T20I event, with the UAE serving as the host. After ACC discussions in Dhaka, PCB Chairman and ACC President Mohsin Naqvi formally confirmed the series. 

Tournament Format

• Pakistan versus. Afghanistan will begin the series on August 29.
• The UAE's opening game against Pakistan is scheduled for August 30.
• The top two teams advance to a final on September 7 after each team plays two round-robin games against each opponent (six group matches).
• At Sharjah Cricket Stadium, all games will be played under floodlights, providing players with vital experience with the local climate and match schedule. 
• All the matches will be played at 7:00 PM (IST).

UAE T20 Tri-Series 2025 Full Schedule