AFG vs SL 2026 Schedule For T20Is, ODIs Announced By Afghanistan Board

Afghanistan [Source: AFP]

In a major update, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced that Afghanistan will host Sri Lanka for a white-ball series on Monday. Notably, the tour will include three ODIs and three T20Is, and it will take place in the UAE from March 13 to March 25, 2026.

The series will start with the T20I matches. The first T20I will be played on March 13 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. After that, the second and third T20Is will also be held at the same venue on March 15 and March 17.

AFG vs SL series to begin with T20Is in Sharjah

Therefore, both teams will play all three AFG vs SL T20I matches in Sharjah before moving to the next leg of the tour. After the T20I series, the action will shift to Dubai for the AFG vs SL ODI matches. The three ODIs will be played on March 20, March 22, and March 25 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Afghanistan Cricket Board

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🚨 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒! 🚨 We are hosting @OfficialSLC for the first time in our history! 👏👏 🏏: 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is 📅: March 13 - 25, 2026 🏟️: Sharjah, Dubai 🔗:

Feb 23, 2026, 3:58 PM

ACB CEO welcomes Sri Lanka tour

ACB CEO Naseeb Khan expressed his feelings about hosting Sri Lanka for the first time. He said the series shows the strong relationship between the Afghanistan and Sri Lanka cricket boards.

He also added that Sri Lanka have been playing very good cricket recently, and therefore fans can expect a competitive and high-quality series.

"We are delighted to host Sri Lanka for the first time in our history. This event reflects the strength of our collaboration with the Sri Lanka Cricket Board, and we are committed to further strengthening our relationship to provide a high-quality cricket experience in the future.

Sri Lanka has been playing excellent cricket recently, and we look forward to what promises to be a competitive white-ball series between two quality sides," Naseeb Khan said.

Moreover, both teams will begin this bilateral series just after finishing their campaigns in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

AFG vs SL T20I, ODI schedule 2026:

Date	Format	Venue
Friday, March 13	1st T20I	Sharjah
Sunday, March 15	2nd T20I	Sharjah
Tuesday, March 17	3rd T20I	Sharjah
Friday, March 20	1st ODI	Dubai
Sunday, March 22	2nd ODI	Dubai
Wednesday, March 25	3rd ODI	Dubai

This AFG vs SL series will be significant for Afghanistan because it will be their first series without former head coach Jonathan Trott. Afghanistan recently parted ways with Trott, who had been their coach from 2022 to 2026.

Notably, the T20 World Cup 2026 was his final tournament with the team. Now, the side led by Rashid Khan is entering a new phase and transition period.

How Afghanistan and Sri Lanka performed in T20 World Cup

Notably, Afghanistan had a disappointing T20 World Cup campaign. They failed to qualify for the Super 8 stage after finishing third in Group D. The team won 2 out of 4 matches and ended with a net run rate of +0.889. However, they finished their campaign on a positive note by defeating Canada in Chennai.

On the other hand, Sri Lanka performed better in the group stage. They qualified for the Super 8 after finishing second with 3 wins and 1 loss. However, their momentum slowed in the Super 8, where they suffered a heavy 51-run defeat against England on Sunday.