Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka 2026 promises to be a thrilling chapter in modern white-ball cricket as the Afghanistan national cricket team and the Sri Lanka national cricket team prepare to battle for supremacy.
The series comes immediately after the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, making for a significant matchup between the teams. With Afghanistan knocked out of the tournament, they will be starting their preparations for the bilateral series.
With both teams continuing to grow as competitive forces on the international stage, this showdown carries significance beyond just another bilateral series.
Afghanistan will rely on their explosive batting and world-class spin attack to unsettle Sri Lanka, while the Islanders will look to their balanced squad and tactical experience to control the tempo of the game.
The contest sets up a fascinating clash of styles — Afghanistan’s fearless aggression against Sri Lanka’s calculated approach.
As anticipation builds, Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka 2026 stands as more than just a fixture; it represents ambition, rivalry, and the hunger to dominate in the evolving landscape of international cricket.
Ahead of the series, the AFG vs SL 2026 ticket booking link, along with price details has been released for fans to book their tickets.
Fans can also check out the AFG vs SL 2026 live streaming details to know where and how to watch the action live.
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka 2026 Schedule
As per the Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka 2026 Schedule, the first match will be played on March 13 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.
| Date | Match | Venue | Local | IST / GMT |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | 6:30 PM | 08:00 PM / 02:30 PM |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | 6:30 PM | 08:00 PM / 02:30 PM |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | 6:30 PM | 08:00 PM / 02:30 PM |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 10:00 AM | 11:30 AM / 06:00 AM |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, 2nd ODI | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 10:00 AM | 11:30 AM / 06:00 AM |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, 3rd ODI | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 10:00 AM | 11:30 AM / 06:00 AM |
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka 2026 Squad
Afghanistan ODI Squad: TBA
Afghanistan T20I Squad: TBA
Sri Lanka ODI Squad: TBA
Sri Lanka T20I Squad: TBA
