New Delhi, Aug. 28 -- Afghanistan will be eyeing a positive start against Pakistan in the first match of the T20I tri-series on August 29 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The tri-series featuring Pakistan, Afghanistan and UAE serves a perfect preparation for the Asia Cup 2025, starting next month.

Afghanistan have not played in the shortest format in 2025 with their last series coming against Zimbabwe in December 2024. On the other Pakistan are coming into this tournament on the back of a 2-1 victory over West Indies.

Meanwhile, Pakistan will be without their experienced stars in Babar Azam and Mohammed Rizwan among the notable ones while Afghanistan have named 16 players out of the 17 in the Asia Cup for the tri-series. Pacer Naveen-ul-...