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Afghanistan to face Pakistan, Sri Lanka in T20 tri-series
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has confirmed the participation of the national team in a T20 tri-series featuring Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), the tournament will run from November 17 to 29, with matches scheduled at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium and Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
The series will feature a six-match group stage, where each team will face the others twice. A total of seven matches will be played, culminating in a final between the top two teams on November 29 in Lahore.
Afghanistan will kick off their campaign against hosts Pakistan on November 17 in Rawalpindi, followed by a clash with Sri Lanka on November 19 at the same venue. The action then shifts to Lahore, where Afghanistan will take on Pakistan again on November 23, and play their final group-stage match against Sri Lanka on November 25.
Originally, Afghanistan was scheduled to play a three-match T20I series against Pakistan as part of the ICC Future Tours Programme (FTP). However, to boost competitiveness and provide better preparation ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup, the series has been expanded into a tri-nation event with the inclusion of Sri Lanka.
ACB CEO Naseeb Khan commented on the development, saying: “This is an encouraging development, as the Afghanistan National Team continues to compete against the top teams regularly. These matches are being held to serve as ideal preparations for next year’s T20 World Cup for all three participating teams. I am hopeful that Afghanistan will perform well in these games and I trust our fans will find this series as a great source of joy.”
He also emphasized that the tri-series is a result of strong collaboration and strategic partnerships. Currently, Afghanistan is participating in another tri-nation series — this one involving Pakistan and the UAE — in the United Arab Emirates, as part of their preparation for the Asia Cup.
Looking ahead, Afghanistan is also set to host Bangladesh in October for a white-ball series, featuring three T20Is and three ODIs.
The groups and match-ups for the FIFA World Cup 2026, set to be the biggest sporting event in history, were unveiled on Friday during a high-profile Final Draw ceremony held in the United States capital, Washington DC.
In front of nearly 2,000 international guests and millions of viewers worldwide, FIFA revealed the 12 groups of four teams for the expanded 23rd edition of the tournament. The draw marks a major milestone as excitement continues to build across the three host nations — the United States, Canada, and Mexico — and the 16 host cities preparing for the event.
FIFA announced that the full schedule, including match venues and kick-off times for the tournament’s 104 games, will be released during a live global broadcast on Saturday, 6 December.
With nearly two million tickets already sold, FIFA says anticipation for the 2026 World Cup is rapidly rising.
There are 48 teams in next year’s World Cup — an expansion from the 32 teams of previous tournaments.
In the 25th match of the fifth season of the Afghanistan Champions League, Abu Muslim Farah secured a dominant 6-0 victory over Jawanan Perozi.
On Friday, in the 26th match, Istiqlal Kabul defeated Sarsabz Yashlar 3-1.
Tomorrow, in the 27th match, Arman FC will take on Sorkh Poshan Khafi at 10:00 AM, followed by the 28th match, where Sarafan Herat will face Ettifaq Khanzadah at 1:30 PM.
All matches are broadcast live on Ariana Television, giving football fans across the country the chance to experience the excitement and intensity of the Afghanistan Champions League throughout the season.
In the 23rd match of the fifth season of the Afghanistan Champions League, Arman FC put on a dominant and electrifying display, overpowering Aino Mina 6–0.
In Thursday’s 24th fixture, Khurasan Faryab took on Ettifaq Khanzadah and secured a solid 2–0 victory.
Looking ahead to tomorrow’s games, Jawanan Perozi will face Abu Muslim Farah at 10:00 a.m. in the 25th match, while Istiqlal Kabul meets Sarsabz Yashlar at 1:30 p.m. in the 26th encounter.
All matches are broadcast live on Ariana Television, giving fans across the country the opportunity to follow the excitement and energy of the Afghanistan Champions League throughout the season.
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