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Tri-nation series opening with Afg vs Pak clash tomorrow

Tri-nation series opening with Afg vs Pak clash tomorrow

Web Desk
Aug 28, 2025

SHARJAH: It’s time for cricket enthusiasts in Pakistan and elsewhere to prepare their backs for gluing to the sofas before the TV screens, as the Tri-nation series opens tomorrow (Friday) with an Afg vs Pak clash at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

Pakistan’s 17-member squad will step into the arena under the leadership of Salman Ali Agha, who has captained the team in 18 matches.

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Pakistan begin their campaign tomorrow with the game against Afghanistan 🏏#BackTheBoysInGreen pic.twitter.com/yDWd7I3wwB
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 28, 2025

The third team in the Tri-nation series is the United Arab Emirates (UAE), while the final will be contested between the top two sides on Sunday, 7 September.

All matches will be staged at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

Pakistan announced its squad for the tri-nation series on Aug 17, featuring Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Saim Ayub, Khushdal Shah and Hussain Talat.

Since arriving in the UAE on 20 August, the squad have held training sessions and practice matches in Dubai to prepare for the competition.

According to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the tri-nation series offers all three teams’ valuable preparation ahead of the eight-team ACC Asia Cup, scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi and Dubai from 9 to 28 September.

🏆 Trophy reveal at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium 🏟️

Captains ready as the tri-series action begins tomorrow 🏏#PakistanCricket | #BackTheBoysInGreen pic.twitter.com/Q4qfpEDUyp
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 28, 2025

In head-to-head, Afg vs Pak T20I encounters have been held seven times, with Pakistan winning four, while their only T20I against the UAE came in the 2016 Asia Cup, which Pakistan won.

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‘Excited about Afg vs Pak clash’

On the eve of the tri-nation series, skipper Salman Ali Agha expressed excitement about the Afg vs Pak clash, saying: “This tri-series will greatly help us in our preparations for the Asia Cup. I am very excited about it and I know it will be a challenging contest for which we are fully ready.”

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“Leading the Pakistan team is not only an honour for me but also a great responsibility. The team is playing good cricket at the moment and I am hopeful we will continue to deliver strong performances in the matches ahead.”

Pakistan 17-member squad

Salman Ali Agha (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wicket-keeper), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Waseem Jnr, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Sufyan Moqim.