The highly-awaited UAE T20I Tri-Series 2025 begins with the exciting encounter between Pakistan and Afghanistan on August 29, 2025. Fans in Asia are excited to witness the action as two of the continent’s leading T20 teams clash in Sharjah.
Series Context
Pakistan comes into the tri-series seeking to get some finishing touches on their preparations for the next T20 World Cup, six months away. Under captain Salman Agha, the team has experienced mixed form in recent times, losing in Bangladesh before recovering to take a series in the West Indies. The tri-series is an important stage for Pakistan to experiment with combinations and get going.
Afghanistan, captained by Rashid Khan, has become a formidable T20 team in the continent of Asia. They have won three of the previous four T20I matches against Pakistan, two on the trot at Sharjah, giving this match an interesting spice. Afghanistan’s growth in recent years has contributed to the country becoming one of the best teams in the continent.
Match Details
- First T20I: Pakistan vs Afghanistan
- Date: August 29, 2025
- Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
- Toss Time: 8:00 PM IST
- Match Time: 8:30 PM IST
Sharjah Cricket Stadium, which is famous for its batting-friendly track and thrilling low-risk wickets, will be all set to witness an enthralling opening match.
Where to Watch in India
Indian fans need to take note of the fact that the match is not going to be live telecast on TV. Yet, cricket fans can catch the game in real-time through the FanCode website and mobile app, so viewers do not miss any of the action from the series-opener.
Squads
Pakistan Squad: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Haris (w), Salman Agha (c), Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Hussain Talat, Abrar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Salman Mirza.
Afghanistan Squad: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (w), Sediqullah Atal, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Karim Janat, Mohammad Ishaq, AM Ghazanfar, Abdullah Ahmadzai.
What to Expect
Both sides having explosive batting order and match-winning bowlers, the opening game of the T20I Tri-Series 2025 is likely to provide high-octane cricket. Pakistan will try to exert home advantage in the Sharjah conditions, and Afghanistan will try to follow up their impressive recent record against their opponents. All the live updates and streaming can be accessed on FanCode for detailed coverage of the series.
