Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka in UAE, 2026
The Afghanistan tour of UAE in 2026 will feature a six-match white-ball series against Sri Lanka. The tour includes three T20 Internationals followed by three One Day Internationals, scheduled from March 13 to March 25, 2026.
All matches will be played at two major UAE venues:
- Sharjah Cricket Stadium
- Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Series Schedule
T20 International Matches
1st T20I
- March 13, 2026
- Sharjah Cricket Stadium
- 8:00 PM (Local Time)
2nd T20I
- March 15, 2026
- Sharjah Cricket Stadium
- 8:00 PM (Local Time)
3rd T20I
- March 17, 2026
- Sharjah Cricket Stadium
- 8:00 PM (Local Time)
Series Preview
Afghanistan enter the series with strong confidence in familiar UAE conditions, particularly in Sharjah, where spin bowling traditionally plays a crucial role. The slower surfaces could heavily influence the outcome of the T20I leg.
Sri Lanka, meanwhile, will aim to produce disciplined performances with a balanced mix of experienced campaigners and emerging talent.
The T20I matches are expected to be competitive and potentially high-scoring. The ODI leg in Dubai, however, may require stronger tactical planning, improved batting depth, and consistent bowling execution from both teams.