LAHORE (Kashmir English): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced its maiden T20I tri-series featuring Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Srilanka.
According to a press release from PCB, the tournament will start from 17 to 29 November.
“The series has been organised to provide all teams with valuable preparation ahead of next year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, to be staged in India and Sri Lanka,” the statement reads.
“The tri-series will begin on 17 November with Pakistan taking on Afghanistan at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, as per the PCB press release.
The press release further added that “This will be Afghanistan’s first-ever T20I in Pakistan, having earlier played five ODIs in the country, the last of which was against Australia during the ICC Champions Trophy in February this year.”
Pakistan to host maiden T20I tri-series involving Afghanistan and Sri Lanka
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On 19 November, Sri Lanka will face Afghanistan at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, while the remaining five T20Is of the tri-series, including the final on 29 November, will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
PCB COO Sumair Ahmed Syed Statement
“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.
“Earlier this year, PCB successfully delivered the ICC Champions Trophy and the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier. These achievements underline our capacity and readiness to host back-to-back international events at the highest level.”
Tri-Series T20I Tournament (Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka)
- Pakistan v Afghanistan, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi on 17 November
- Sri Lanka v Afghanistan, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi on 19 November
- Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on 22 November
- Pakistan v Afghanistan, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on 23 November
- Sri Lanka v Afghanistan, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on 25 November
- Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on 27 November
- Final, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on 29 November
