Kabul: November 7, 2025: The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirms that it will host West Indies for a series of three T20I matches from January 19 to 22 in the United Arab Emirates.
The series will begin on January 19 in the UAE, with the second and
third T20I matches being scheduled for January 21 and 22.
The series is expected to provide both teams with invaluable game time
and will significantly contribute to the preparation of both teams for the ICC
Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which is expected to be held in less than one month's time
from the series.
Mr. Naseeb Khan, CEO
of the Afghanistan Cricket Board, said: "Competing against the West Indies
on the brink of a global event presents an excellent opportunity for our team
to finalize their lineup and enhance their preparations for the upcoming mega
event in India and Sri Lanka. We have been closely monitoring the team's
preparation process, and facing a quality West Indies side offers an ideal
platform for their buildup."
CWI’s Director of
Cricket, Miles Bascombe, said: “This series provides an ideal
platform for our preparation. Facing strong opposition in subcontinental
conditions will help us sharpen our combinations and approach, and it also
gives our players a chance to build confidence on surfaces similar to those
we’ll encounter in India and Sri Lanka.”
Series Schedule:
|
Date |
Format |
Venue |
|
Monday, January 19 |
1st T20I |
UAE |
|
Wednesday, January
21 |
2nd T20I |
UAE |
|
Thursday, January
22 |
3rd T20I |
UAE |
-ENDS-
For further information, please contact:
Commercial
Department
Afghanistan
Cricket Board (ACB)
Email:
Marketing@Afghancricket.af
Website: www.acb.af