UAE T20I Tri-Series 2025: Teams to observe moment of silence for Afghanistan earthquake victims

The third match of the UAE T20I Tri-Series 2025 between the United Arab Emirates and Afghanistan will be met with a one-minute silence ahead of the commencement of the contest. The tragic earthquake in Afghanistan has killed hundreds and injured thousands as of now, and as a tribute to those affected by the horrific incident, both the boards have decided to observe a moment of silence.

The magnitude 6 earthquake has caused a lot of damage in eastern parts of Afghanistan. The public health ministry has come out and announced that several villages in the Kunar province has been 'completely destroyed'.

Countless people have been trapped under the rubble and are being transported by military helicopters to hospitals near the region. The earthquake is reported to be shallow (taking place close to the Earth’s surface) which is known to cause greater destruction than usual.

UAE Cricket Official@EmiratesCricket

The Emirates Cricket Board joins the Afghanistan Cricket Board in offering sympathies and condolences to the victims of the tragic earthquake. A one-minute silence will be observed today at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium before the start of the UAE-Afghanistan T20I Tri-Series x.com/ACBofficials/s…

Afghanistan Cricket Board@ACBofficials

Message of Sympathy and Condolences The leadership of the Afghanistan Cricket Board, along with all the players and staff, express its deepest sorrow over the loss of lives and casualties caused by the severe earthquake in the eastern provinces, particularly in Kunar. In this

03:27 PM · Sep 01, 2025

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Coming to the tri-series, both UAE and Afghanistan have played one game apiece against Pakistan. The Men in Green emerged victorious by 31 and 39 runs, respectively. Salman Ali Agha (53* off 36) and Saim Ayub (69 off 38 and 1/6) emerged with the Player of the Match accolades against Afghanistan and UAE, respectively.

The current tri-series serves as a preparatory run for the upcoming Asia Cup to be played in the UAE. UAE and Afghanistan are positioned in Group A and Group B, respectively. Both teams have released their respective squads for the eight-team tournament, which is slated to begin on September 9.