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UAE Welcomes Pakistan and Afghanistan for Exciting T20I Tri-Series Kicking Off August 29 in Sharjah

by Staff Writer

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to host a riveting T20I tri-series in Sharjah, featuring the cricketing powerhouses of Pakistan and Afghanistan. This six-match group stage competition begins on August 29, serving as an ideal preparation for the upcoming Asia Cup, which commences on August 9 in the UAE. The top two teams emerging from the group stage will then battle it out in the final on September 7.

Tournament action kicks off with a highly anticipated encounter between Afghanistan and Pakistan on August 29 at 7:00 pm local time in Sharjah. The UAE joins the fray the very next day, facing Pakistan on August 30 at the same venue and time. The schedule continues with Afghanistan taking on the UAE on September 1, followed by another Afghanistan vs. Pakistan clash on September 2. The final group stage matches will see Pakistan against the UAE on September 4, and Afghanistan facing the UAE on September 5. The grand finale is slated for September 7, also at 7:00 pm in Sharjah.

Here’s the complete schedule for the UAE, Pakistan, and Afghanistan T20I tri-series (all timings are in local time):

Date Match Time Venue
August 29 (Fri) Afghanistan vs Pakistan 7:00 pm Sharjah
August 30 (Sat) UAE vs Pakistan 7:00 pm Sharjah
September 1 (Mon) Afghanistan vs UAE 7:00 pm Sharjah
September 2 (Tue) Afghanistan vs Pakistan 7:00 pm Sharjah
September 4 (Thu) Pakistan vs UAE 7:00 pm Sharjah
September 5 (Fri) Afghanistan vs UAE 7:00 pm Sharjah
September 7 (Sun) Final 7:00 pm Sharjah

This tri-series certainly promises an exhilarating build-up to the Asia Cup, with all three nations keen to fine-tune their strategies and performances ahead of the major continental tournament.

T20I Tri-Series action in Sharjah