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The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has confirmed that it will host the West Indies for a three-match T20I series, which will take place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from January 19, 2026.
The second and third T20Is will be played on January 21 and 22.
The shorter format series will serve as a preparatory ground for both teams ahead of the ICC 2026 T20 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Sri Lanka and India.
Following the announcement, ACB CEO Naseeb Khan shed light on the decision to play the West Indies ahead of the mega event.
“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,” he said.
“We have been closely monitoring the team’s preparation process, and facing a quality West Indies side offers an ideal platform for their buildup.”
He further emphasized the conditions in India and Sri Lanka and tipped the series as a platform to bolster preparations for the World Cup
“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.”
Meanwhile, Cricket West Indies’ director of Cricket, Miles Bascombe, also shared his thoughts on the three-match series.
“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.”
Monday, January 19 – 1st T20I – UAE
Wednesday, January 21 – 2nd T20I – UAE
Thursday, January 22 – 3rd T20I – UAE
