Afghanistan to host Pakistan for three-match ODI sequence in Sri Lanka

Just earlier than the Asia Cup, Afghanistan will host Pakistan for a sequence of three ODIs throughout 5 days in Sri Lanka. The first two video games might be performed in Hambantota on August 22 and 24, with the third going down in Colombo on August 26.

Both sides will journey to Pakistan after the sequence, with the Asia Cup opener in Multan between Pakistan and Nepal going down on August 30.

“Our previous ODI assignment was a 2-1 series victory in our away tour to Bangladesh, which has boosted the team’s morale for the Pakistan series,” Afghanistan Cricket Board chairman Mirwais Ashraf mentioned. “We are satisfied with our preparations for the Asia Cup as we have featured in multiple ODI commitments in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh recently, and playing Pakistan, in Sri Lanka, will help our squad read the conditions and further prepare for the event.”

Afghanistan have been the official hosts when the 2 sides performed a three-match T20I sequence in Sharjah in March, which Afghanistan gained 2-1. Pakistan have by no means misplaced an ODI to Afghanistan, successful all 4 they’ve performed to this point.

Pakistan accomplished a two-Test sequence in Sri Lanka final week. A lot of gamers, together with captain Babar Azam, have remained in Sri Lanka to participate within the Lankan Premier League, which started on July 30 and ends on August 20.