Pakistan confirm dates and venues for ODI Tri-Series against England and Sri Lanka
Pakistan have confirmed the full schedule for the ODI tri-series against England and Sri Lanka, running 18–31 October in Rawalpindi and Lahore, alongside a separate T20I and Test series vs Sri Lanka. Full dates and venues
The Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed the dates and venues for the ODI Tri-Series against England and Sri Lanka, who will also feature in a three-match T20I series and the two-match Test series at both ends of the ODIs. The entire series will take place between October 09 and November 21, as it was revealed on August 19.
Pakistan are currently featuring in the three-match Test series against England, which takes place at Leeds, Lord’s, and Edgbaston. They returned to the United Kingdom for the red-ball series after six years, on the back of their 1-1 drawn Test series against the West Indies.
ODI tri-series to be played in Rawalpindi and Lahore from 18 to 31 October, with the final at Gaddafi Stadium
The upcoming ODI tri-series will be the second tri-series in the 50-over format hosted by Pakistan in as many years. They hosted the New Zealand and South African sides in the same way ahead of the 2026 Champions Trophy in February.
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The first leg of the tri-series will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium between October 18 and October 22, with all three teams facing each other once. The second leg will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore from October 25 to October 29, while the final will also take place in the city on October 31.
Dates and venues for ODI tri-series:
|
Date |
Fixture |
Venue |
|
October 18 |
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka |
Rawalpindi |
|
October 20 |
Pakistan vs England |
Rawalpindi |
|
October 22 |
Sri Lanka vs England |
Rawalpindi |
|
October 25 |
Pakistan vs England |
Lahore |
|
October 27 |
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka |
Lahore |
|
October 29 |
Sri Lanka vs England |
Lahore |
|
October 31 |
Final |
Lahore |
Pakistan will also host Sri Lanka for a T20I series and a two-match Test series
Sri Lanka, meanwhile, will arrive on October 04 to start their three-match T20I series, which will be played on October 09, 11, and 13 in Rawalpindi. After the end of the ODI tri-series, their focus will move to the longest format.
Getting time to prepare for the Test series, the Dhananjaya de Silva-led side will play a three-day warm-up clash in Islamabad before the Test series begins on November 9 in Rawalpindi and ends with the second Test on November 17 in Lahore.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20I and Test series schedule-
|
Date |
Fixture |
Venue |
|
October 09 |
1st T20I |
Rawalpindi |
|
October 11 |
2nd T20I |
Rawalpindi |
|
October 13 |
3rd T20I |
Rawalpindi |
|
November 4-6 |
Three-day warm-up |
Islamabad |
|
November 9-13 |
1st Test |
Rawalpindi |
|
November 17-21 |
2nd Test |
Lahore |
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