- This is the first bilateral series between the two countries.
- The second and third matches will be played on March 27 and 29.
- The ACB chairman hopes to expand Afghanistan’s ties with Pakistan.
RAWALPINDI: Afghanistan will host a three-match T20 bilateral series against Pakistan starting on March 25 in Sharjah, News reported on Wednesday.
This is the first of its kind in a multi-match bilateral series between the two countries.
The second match of the series will be played on March 27, and the final match will be played on March 29. All matches will be played after Iftar.
The Pakistan Super League The eighth final of the (PSL) season will be held on March 19, after which the Pakistan team will travel to Sharjah on March 23 to play a three-match series.
According to the International Cricket Council (ICC), the two teams played the only ODI in Sharjah in 2012 and T20I in 2013 at the same venue. Won two matches Pakistan.
The two neighboring countries have met only in multi-team competition.
Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) chairman Mirwais Ashraf hoped to expand Afghanistan’s ties with Pakistan through the series.
“We hope and look forward to expanding our ties with the PCB as well as continuing our excellent partnership and frequent cricket assignments with them, which will help further strengthen our team and our cricket.
“All in all, we are excited to host and play Pakistan in what will be an exciting cricket series between the two countries.”
Meanwhile, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Najam Sethi said, “I am delighted that Pakistan’s inaugural T20I series against Afghanistan will be played later this month in a city that has a huge community and always supports cricketers from both countries. .”
