Pakistan, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka set to compete in tri-series

KARACHI:

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has officially confirmed its team’s participation in a Tri-Nation T20I series involving Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka, set to be played across Lahore and Rawalpindi from November 17 to 29.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will host the competition, which is seen as a crucial build-up for all three sides ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup next year.

Under the format, each team will face the other twice in the group stage, making up six matches in total, before the top two sides qualify for the final on November 29 at Lahore’s iconic Gaddafi Stadium.

The tournament will open in Rawalpindi on November 17, with hosts Pakistan taking on Afghanistan. Afghanistan will then meet Sri Lanka on November 19 at the same venue. The action shifts to Lahore for the second leg, beginning with Pakistan vs Sri Lanka on November 22, followed by Pakistan vs Afghanistan on November 23, Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka on November 25, and Pakistan vs Sri Lanka again on November 27.

Announcing Afghanistan’s participation, ACB CEO Naseeb Khan hailed the tri-series as a valuable opportunity:

“This is an encouraging development as the Afghanistan National Team continues to play against top international sides. These matches will provide ideal preparation for all three teams ahead of the T20 World Cup. I am confident our players will perform well, and fans will thoroughly enjoy the series.”

The tri-series adds to a busy calendar for Afghanistan, who are currently involved in another tri-nation tournament in the UAE with Pakistan and the hosts as part of their Asia Cup preparations.

Tri-Nation Series Schedule

Nov 17: Pakistan vs Afghanistan – Rawalpindi

Nov 19: Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka – Rawalpindi

Nov 22: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka – Lahore

Nov 23: Pakistan vs Afghanistan – Lahore

Nov 25: Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka – Lahore

Nov 27: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka – Lahore

Nov 29: Final – Lahore

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