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Afghanistan and Pakistan Clash in Tri-Series Ahead of Asia Cup
29 Aug
Summary
- Afghanistan and Pakistan to face off in tri-series opener
- Series also involves host UAE, serves as Asia Cup preparation
- Rashid Khan's Afghanistan seek to bounce back after mixed results
On Friday, August 29, 2025, Afghanistan and Pakistan will face off in the opening match of a tri-series at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The series, which also involves the host nation UAE, is set to provide the three participating teams with valuable practice ahead of the upcoming Asia Cup tournament next month.
Afghanistan, led by star spinner Rashid Khan, have not played any T20 International cricket so far this year and will need to hit the ground running against Salman Agha's Pakistan side, who have had a mixed bag of results in recent times. The Afghans will be eager to find their rhythm and form ahead of the Asia Cup, where they will be looking to make a strong impression.
Pakistan, on the other hand, will be aiming to use this tri-series as an opportunity to fine-tune their preparations for the continental tournament. The match-up between the two subcontinental rivals is sure to generate plenty of excitement and anticipation among cricket fans in the region.
