While Team India is taking some rest before the Asia Cup 2025, the Pakistan cricket team is actively preparing by playing continuous matches to stay in form. Having recently wrapped up their West Indies tour, Pakistan is now gearing up to participate in a crucial tri-nation series in Sharjah, featuring Afghanistan and the UAE, which provides valuable match practice ahead of the Asia Cup.Tri-Nation Series Featuring Pakistan, Afghanistan, and UAEThis preparatory series, often dubbed a “Mini Asia Cup” since all three teams will feature in the Asia Cup as well, kicks off on August 29, 2025. Pakistan’s first match will be against Afghanistan. The very next day, August 30, Pakistan faces the UAE.The series continues with Pakistan playing Afghanistan again on September 2, followed by a clash with the UAE on September 4, after which the series concludes. These matches serve as a critical platform for Pakistan to adjust to conditions and sharpen skills for the bigger tournament.Pakistan’s Asia Cup 2025 FixturesThe Asia Cup officially begins on September 9, 2025. Pakistan's first Asia Cup match is scheduled for September 12 against Oman. However, the most anticipated showdown is on September 14 when Pakistan takes on arch-rivals India at the Dubai International Stadium—a blockbuster match that always draws huge attention from cricket fans worldwide.Advantage of Playing in Sharjah Before Asia CupAlthough Sharjah and Dubai are separate venues with some distance between them, playing the tri-series in Sharjah offers Pakistan a chance to acclimate to similar pitch and weather conditions faced in the UAE. This continuity could prove beneficial in formulating strategies and building confidence leading into the Asia Cup.However, cricket fans and analysts will be watching keenly to see if the constant game time strengthens Pakistan’s Asia Cup campaign or if fatigue affects their performance adversely.
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