The T20 Tri-Nation Series that was so much-awaited is here to stay, and the fans of cricket will be treated to a feast in 2025. The three most exciting cricketing countries, which will be used in this series, are Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Beginning 29th August 2025, it will continue till 7th September 2025 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the UAE. It is going to be a fast-moving competition with a total of seven exciting matches. Of these, there will be six league matches, and the last match will be the one that decides who wins this prestigious series.
Overview of the T20 Tri-Nation Series 2025
The Tri-Nation Series is not a mere cricketing tournament; it is a chance to enjoy cricketing powerhouses display their talent and get ready to face international events to come. The format is quite easy to follow but thrilling: All the teams will play against the other two teams, and the two winning teams will compete in the final after the league matches. The Sharjah Cricket Stadium will host all the matches and thus will make this event special to the fans in the UAE and globally.
The inaugural game of the series will have a match between Pakistan and Afghanistan on 29th August 2025 at 3:00 PM GMT or 7:00 PM local time. It will be an exciting battle because the two teams are equipped with their advantages and are associated with explosive performances in T20 cricket. The other teams- UAE will also be eager to make a mark in front of the home crowd.
Key Details of the Tri-Nation Series 2025
Teams Participating:
- Pakistan
- Afghanistan
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Dates: 29th August 2025 to 7th September 2025
- Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, United Arab Emirates
- Played: 7 (6 League Matches and 1 Final)
- Timing of the match: 3:00 PM GMT | 7:00 PM Local Time.
- The Importance of this Series to the Teams.
All these three teams are motivated differently to be involved in the series, and here is a glimpse of what they are looking forward to attaining:
Pakistan Squads
- Fakhar Zaman – Batter
- Hasan Nawaz – Batter
- Mohammad Haris – Wicketkeeper Batter
- Sahibzada Farhan – Batter
- Saim Ayub – Batter
- Salman Agha – Allrounder (Captain)
- Faheem Ashraf – Allrounder
- Hussain Talat – Allrounder
- Khushdil Shah – Allrounder
- Mohammad Nawaz – Allrounder
- Abrar Ahmed – Bowler
- Haris Rauf – Bowler
- Hasan Ali – Bowler
- Mohammad Wasim – Bowler
- Salman Mirza – Bowler
- Shaheen Shah Afridi – Bowler
- Sufiyan Muqeem – Bowler
Afghanistan Squad
- Darwish Rasooli – Batter
- Ibrahim Zadran – Batter
- Mohammad Ishaq – Wicketkeeper Batter
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz – Wicketkeeper Batter
- Sediqullah Atal – Opening Batter
- Rashid Khan – Allrounder (Captain)
- Azmatullah Omarzai – Allrounder
- Gulbadin Naib – Allrounder
- Karim Janat – Allrounder
- Mohammad Nabi – Allrounder
- Sharafuddin Ashraf – Allrounder
- Fareed Ahmad – Bowler
- Fazalhaq Farooqi – Bowler
- AM Ghazanfar – Bowler
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman – Bowler
- Naveen-ul-Haq – Bowler
UAE Squad
- Muhammad Waseem – Opening Batter
- Asif Khan – Batter
- Rahul Chopra – Wicketkeeper Batter
- Ethan D’Souza – Batter
- Alishan Sharafu – Opening Batter
- Aryansh Sharma – Wicketkeeper Batter
- Harshit Kaushik – Allrounder
- Muhammad Farooq – Allrounder
- Dhruv Parashar – Allrounder
- Haider Ali – Bowler
- Junaid Siddique – Bowler
- Muhammad Jawadullah – Bowler
- Muhammad Rohid – Bowler
- Muhammad Zohaib – Bowler
- Saghir Khan – Bowler
Sharjah Cricket Stadium: The Iconic Venue
Sharjah Cricket Stadium, in the heart of the UAE, has mesmerized a spot in the records of T20 cricket. It has also been a witness to some of the most exciting matches, particularly during the early years of T20 tournaments. It is a great field characterized by short boundaries and a quick wicket, and is established to play T20 cricket on. The people of Sharjah are also known to be the biggest fans and Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the UAE are playing here, so the place will be charged.
Match Schedule – T20I Tri-Series in Sharjah, UAE
- Fri, 29 Aug ’25: Pakistan vs Afghanistan -8:00 PM.
- Sat, 30 Aug ’25: UAE vs Pakistan – 8:00 PM
- Mon, 01 Sep ’25: UAE vs Afghanistan – 8:00 PM
- Tue, 02 nd Sep 25: Afghanistan v/s Pakistan 8:00 PM.
- Thu, 04 Sep ’25: UAE vs Pakistan – 8:00 PM
- Fri, 05 Sep ’25: UAE vs Afghanistan – 8:00 PM
- Sun, 07 Sep ’25: Final – 8:00 PM
What to Expect in the Series?
Explosive Batting
This series is bound to feature some of the best T20 batting with the presence of players such as Fakhar Zaman, Sahibzada Farhan, Rashid Khan and Sadique Ullah Jan Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rahul Chopra, and Asif Khan. An anticipation of high-scoring games and batters are eager to deliver on the bowling attacks, right at the very beginning.
Masterful Spin and Pace Attacks
A spin bowling in this series will also be a point of interest, and Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan and Ahmed Raza of the UAE will shine. There will be a very balanced bowling attack with Sufiyan Muqeem and Shaheen Shah Afridi leading the Pakistan bowlers.
Tight Contest for the Final
It is going to be a huge match with the round-robin format culminating in the final. There will be high competition as the teams struggle to be in the final.
Full-Crowd Support
Sharjah Cricket Stadium has a fervent fan base, and these three teams are bound to make the atmosphere lively. It will be a spectacle for both parties: the players and the fans who could flock to the stadium to support their teams.
Conclusion
T20 Tri-Nation Series 2025 will be one of the most exciting events of the year as leading teams such as Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the UAE fight in a high-stakes competition. The series will offer a great opportunity for players to demonstrate their talents in front of major international tournaments and will undoubtedly find enthusiasts of cricket all over the world. It is possible to anticipate exciting events as the tournament progresses, heated contests, and memorable experiences. Don’t forget to put your dates to watch what will be a thrilling cricketing event!
