Dubai: Pakistan is all set to host its first-ever T20I tri-series, against Sri Lanka and Afghanistan, with the tournament being an important stepping point for the three sides ahead of next year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
The first game of the tri-series will begin on 17 November with Pakistan taking on Afghanistan at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. While Afghanistan have featured in five ODIs in the country, the last of which came in this year’s ICC Men’s Champions Trophy, this will be their first-ever T20I in Pakistan.
On 19 November, Sri Lanka will take on Afghanistan, also in Rawalpindi, while the remaining fixures of the series including the finals will be played in Lahore.
The triangular series will run between 17-29 November.
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This follows Pakistan’s recent announcement that they will host South Africa across the three formats in October-November.
PCB Chief Operating Officer Sumair Ahmed Syed was excited at the upcoming tri-series.
“We look forward to hosting Sri Lanka and Afghanistan for Pakistan’s maiden T20I tri-series. This event will not only offer excellent preparation for next year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, but also present fans with exciting cricket across venues.”
Tri-Series Schedule
17 November – Pakistan v Afghanistan, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
19 November – Sri Lanka v Afghanistan, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
22 November – Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
23 November – Pakistan v Afghanistan, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
25 November – Sri Lanka v Afghanistan, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
27 November – Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
29 November – Final, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore