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UAE to Host T20 Tri-Series for Pakistan and Afghanistan Ahead of World Cup
1 Aug
Summary
- UAE to host 7-game T20 tri-series for Pakistan, Afghanistan in August
- Teams preparing for 2026 T20 World Cup co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka
- Asia Cup also scheduled in UAE in September, starting with Afghanistan vs Hong Kong

In the lead-up to the 2026 T20 World Cup, the United Arab Emirates will host a crucial tri-series tournament involving Pakistan and Afghanistan. The 7-game series, set to take place in Sharjah from August 29th, will see the two cricketing rivals face off against each other twice before the top two teams advance to the final.
Both Pakistan and Afghanistan have already secured direct qualification for the 2026 T20 World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The UAE team, on the other hand, still needs to compete in the ICC's Asia-East Asia and Pacific qualifiers in Oman in October to earn a spot in the prestigious tournament.
The tri-series in the UAE will be followed by the Asia Cup, also scheduled to be held in the Emirates, starting on September 9th. The opening match of the Asia Cup will see Afghanistan take on Hong Kong. This tournament provides another crucial opportunity for the teams to fine-tune their preparations ahead of the T20 World Cup.