Overview
- Afghanistan’s opener against hosts Zimbabwe was abandoned due to persistent rain as the tri-series began in Harare.
- Pakistan are slated to start their campaign against Afghanistan on December 27 at Harare Sports Club.
- Farhan Yousaf’s squad arrived in Harare and completed a first training session, with the captain citing confidence from their recent Asia Cup title.
- Pakistan have a minimum four-match 50-over program, including Zimbabwe on December 29 and further fixtures on January 2 and 4, with the top two reaching the January 6 final.
- The tri-series is designed to help teams acclimatise to local conditions ahead of the ICC U19 World Cup co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia, with Pakistan’s group games in Harare from January 16 to 22.