The South African men’s cricket team is set to tour Pakistan later this year for a month-long series, although Cricket South Africa (CSA) has reportedly requested the trip be kept as short as possible. Sources suggest the Proteas want the schedule limited to 16 playing days, along with two additional weeks of rest.

Negotiations are ongoing between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and CSA, with discussions including a three-day gap between the two Test matches. Tentatively, the tour will begin with red-ball action on October 12 in Lahore, followed by the second Test in Rawalpindi on October 20.

The white-ball leg of the tour will feature a three-match ODI series starting October 28 in Rawalpindi, with the second ODI on October 31 and the third on November 2 in Faisalabad. This will be followed by a three-match T20I series, beginning November 5 in Multan, while the final two games will be played in Lahore on November 8 and 9.

Venue and logistical discussions

PCB has floated several venue options for the tour, with Lahore and Rawalpindi considered for the Test matches, while Faisalabad and Multan join the mix for white-ball games. A South African recce team has already visited Pakistan and will submit its findings to CSA officials before the schedule is finalized.

🚨 THE SCHEDULE OF SOUTH AFRICA’S TOUR OF PAKISTAN 🚨(Saleem Khaliq)

1st Test Oct 12 –Lahore
2nd Test Oct 20 –Rawalpindi

1st ODI Oct 28 –Rawalpindi
2nd ODI Oct 31 –Faisalabad
3rd ODI Nov 2 –Faisalabad

1st T20 Nov 5 – Multan
2nd T20 Nov 8 – Lahore
3rd T20 Nov 9 – Lahore pic.twitter.com/WNyDXBNie4

— junaiz (@dhillow_) September 4, 2025

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Interestingly, reports suggest the South African team does not want any honorary or ceremonial engagements during the tour and wants to concentrate on only cricket. The full itinerary, with the venues and dates, will be confirmed by the PCB and CSA once they have reviewed the recce report.

Finally, after weeks of anticipation, the schedule for the 17th edition of the Asia Cup 2025 has been officially released, sparking excitement among cricket fans across the continent. While India retains its hosting rights, due to political tensions, all matches will now be played at neutral venues in the UAE—primarily Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Afghanistan, who are becoming increasingly known for their fearless style of play and growing stature in world cricket, will now be looking to make a real dent in the tournament. Afghanistan's best finish in their Asia Cup history was in 2018, when they almost reached the final, finishing as runners-up in a Super Four match against India. In the 2023 edition of the Asia Cup, Afghanistan was unable to progress beyond the group stage due to the close defeats they suffered in a tough group. As they head now into 2025, they will want to convert those missed opportunities into wins.

Afghanistan’s Asia Cup 2025 Schedule

The Asia Cup 2025 will be conducted between September 9 and September 28. Afghanistan is part of Group B, which also includes Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Hong Kong. The top two teams from each group will progress to the Super Four stage, and the best two from there will meet in the final. Here's Afghanistan’s group stage schedule:

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Asia Cup 2025 – Super Four Stage Schedule

Finally, after weeks of anticipation, the schedule for the 17th edition of the Asia Cup 2025 has been officially released, sparking excitement among cricket fans across the continent. While India retains its hosting rights, due to political tensions, all matches will now be played at neutral venues in the UAE—primarily Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Bangladesh enters into the 2025 tournament hoping to win their first Asia Cup championship. Although they have appeared in the final three times (2012, 2016, and 2018), the Tigers have never won the title. During the 2023 tournament, Bangladesh didn't advance past the group stage, losing to Sri Lanka and India. With a mix of veteran players and young stars, Bangladesh aims to turn things around and make a deeper penetration this year in the T20 format tournament.

Bangladesh's Asia Cup 2025 Schedule

The Asia Cup 2025 will be conducted between September 9 and September 28 and will host eight teams consisting of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Hong Kong (Group B), and India, Pakistan, UAE, and Oman (Group A). The top two teams from each group will qualify for the Super Four, with the top two from there advancing to the final. Here is Bangladesh’s complete group stage schedule:

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Asia Cup 2025 – Super Four Stage Schedule

After much anticipation about the schedule for 17th edition of the Asia Cup 2025 has been officially announced, sparking excitement among cricket fans across the continent. While India was initially set to host the marquee event, political tensions in the region have resulted in the tournament being relocated to neutral venues in the UAE—primarily in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. However, India continues to hold the official hosting rights for this prestigious competition.

Sri Lanka will look to bounce back in this edition after a heavy defeat to India in the Asia Cup 2023 final. In that one-sided contest at Colombo's R. Premadasa Stadium, Sri Lanka were bowled out for just 50 runs, a fiery spell of 6/21 from Mohammed Siraj. India chased down the target in just 6.1 overs to lift their 8th Asia Cup title. Sri Lanka remains one of the most successful teams in the tournament's history, also winning the Asia Cup six times, in 1986, 1997, 2004, 2008, 2014, and 2022, making them the second-most successful team of all time.

Sri Lanka’s Asia Cup 2025 Schedule

The Asia Cup 2025 will be played in the T20 format from September 9 to September 28. Sri Lanka has been placed in Group B alongside Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong. The top two teams from each group will progress to the Super Four, followed by the final on September 28. Below is Sri Lanka’s group-stage match schedule for Asia Cup 2025:

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Asia Cup 2025 – Super Four Stage Schedule

Finally, after weeks of speculation, the schedule for 17th edition of the Asia Cup 2025 has been announced, much to the excitement of cricket fans across Asia. India was originally announced to host the prestigious tournament. Unfortunately, due to current political tensions, the remaining primary host venues will take place at neutral venues in the UAE, mainly Dubai and Abu Dhabi. India will retain its official hosting rights despite the venue change.

India heads into the 17th edition as the defending champions, having clinched the Asia Cup title in 2023. India defeated Sri Lanka by a massive 10 wickets in the final at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium to clinch their 8th title. Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj was the standout performer in the final, taking a career‑best 6/21 and triggering Sri Lanka’s collapse to just 50 all out, making them the most successful team in the history of the competition. They were unbeaten throughout the 2023 tournament and delivered a series of dominant displays in all departments.

India’s Asia Cup 2025 Schedule

The Asia Cup 2025 is scheduled to be played in the T20 format from September 9 to September 28. As per the schedule, Group A comprises India, Pakistan, Oman, and the UAE. Group B, on the other hand, includes the quartet of Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, and Hong Kong. with the best two from each group moving on to the Super Four. Of the teams in the Super Four, the best two will face off in the final. Below are the upcoming India matches in the 2025 Asia Cup.

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Asia Cup 2025 – Super Four Stage Schedule

With less than a month to go, the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2025 has received a slight update to its schedule. The tournament, which was earlier set to begin on August 14, will now start on August 15, and the final has been moved from September 21 to September 22. While most fixtures remain the same, a few match dates and timings have been adjusted for smoother planning.

The updated schedule was released on July 23 by CPL T20 and Cricket West Indies (CWI) through their official platforms. The changes have been made to help with venue availability, fan engagement, and better coordination with broadcasters. All matches will still be played across seven Caribbean venues, with six teams competing for the title.

CPL 2025 Venues (7 across the Caribbean)

Competing Teams – CPL 2025

• Saint Lucia Kings (Defending Champions)
• Antigua & Barbuda Falcons
• Barbados Royals
• Guyana Amazon Warriors
• St Kitts & Nevis Patriots
• Trinbago Knight Riders

CPL 2025: Updated Full Schedule

What's New in CPL 2025?

• Minor rescheduling for smoother logistics
• Dwayne Bravo’s head coach debut with TKR
• Mandatory inclusion of one Breakout League player per XI
• All knockout matches hosted at Providence Stadium, Guyana
• A rich blend of global stars and rising Caribbean talent

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CPL 2025: Full Squads of all 6 teams

Saint Lucia Kings: Tim David, Alzarri Joseph, Johnson Charles, Tim Seifert, Roston Chase, Tabraiz Shamsi, David Wiese, Delano Potgieter, Matthew Forde, Aaron Jones, Khary Pierre, Javelle Glen, Micah McKenzie, Shadrack Descarte, Johann Jeremiah, Keon Gaston, Ackeem Auguste

Guyana Amazon Warriors: Imran Tahir, Shimron Hetmyer, Romario Shepherd, Shai Hope, Glenn Phillips, Gudakesh Motie, Moeen Ali, Shamar Joseph, Keemo Paul, Dwaine Pretorius, Shamarh Brooks, Kemol Savory, Hassan Khan, Jediah Blades, Kevlon Anderson, Quentin Sampson, Riyad Latif

Trinbago Knight Riders: Kieron Pollard, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Nicholas Pooran, Alex Hales, Akeal Hosein, Mohammad Amir, Colin Munro, Usman Tariq, Ali Khan, Darren Bravo, Yannic Cariah, Keacy Carty, Terrance Hinds, McKenny Clarke, Joshua Da Silva, Nathan Edward

Barbados Royals: Rovman Powell, Brandon King, Sherfane Rutherford, Quinton de Kock, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Azmatullah Omarzai, Jomel Warrican, Kadeem Alleyne, Shaqkere Parris, Kofi James, Nyeem Young, Rivaldo Clarke, Zishan Motara, Johann Layne, Ramon Simmonds

Antigua & Barbuda Falcons: Imad Wasim, Shakib Al Hasan, Fabian Allen, Naveen-ul-Haq, Obed McCoy, Justin Greaves, Bevon Jacobs, Jayden Seales, Allah Ghazanfar, Rahkeem Cornwall, Odean Smith, Jewel Andrew, Shamar Springer, Amir Jangoo, Karima Gore, Kevin Wickham, Joshua James

St Kitts & Nevis Patriots: Kyle Mayers, Jason Holder, Rilee Rossouw, Evin Lewis, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Corbin Bosch, Waqar Salamkheil, Andre Fletcher, Alick Athanaze, Mohammad Nawaz, Dominic Drakes, Mikyle Louis, Ashmead Nedd, Jeremiah Louis, Jyd Goolie, Navin Bidaisee, Leniko Boucher

CPL 2025 Live Streaming and Telecast Details

These platforms had exclusive rights during the CPL 2024 season, and are expected to continue their coverage for the 2025 edition as well. In case there is any change to the live coverage arrangements for CPL 2025, updates will be shared once officially confirmed by Cricket West Indies (CWI) or CPL T20 management.

Cricket will make its long-awaited return to the Olympics stage at the LA 2028 Games beginning July 12. This will be cricket's first event at the Summer Games since Paris 1900, when only Great Britain and France competed in a single match that is now recognized as an unofficial Test match. The LA 2028 will have a much more modern and competitive format, with a T20 tournament and separate men’s and women’s tournaments.

Each tournament will have six teams competing for gold, silver, and bronze medals, with 90 athlete quotas for men and for women, so 90 athletes per gender. Teams will be permitted to name 15-member squads. The matches will mostly be played as double-headers, beginning at 9:00 AM and 6:30 PM local time in Los Angeles. For Indian viewers, that translates to matches starting at 9:30 PM IST and 7:00 AM IST the following day. Notably, there will be no cricket matches on July 14 and 21.

All cricket matches are slated to take place at a temporary venue set up within the Fairgrounds in Pomona—officially known as Fairplex—about 50 kilometers from Los Angeles. This nearly 500-acre complex, known for hosting the LA County Fair and other major events, will transform into an Olympic cricket arena for the duration of the Games.

Cricket’s Olympic Revival and Multi-Sport Legacy

Cricket’s reintroduction to the Olympics follows a steady rise in its presence across major international multi-sport events. While the men’s game was featured at the 1998 Commonwealth Games, women’s cricket made its debut at Birmingham 2022. T20 cricket has also been played at several editions of the Asian Games, including 2010, 2014, and 2023.

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The sport joins four others—baseball/softball, flag football, lacrosse (sixes), and squash—as new additions to the LA 2028 program. Squash, another discipline drawing Indian attention, will hold its medal events from July 23-24 at the Universal City Squash Center in Los Angeles.

The countdown has officially commenced for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, with the complete fixture for the milestone tournament revealed today. To be staged over seven iconic stadiums in England, the 10th installment of the Women's T20 World Cup will get underway on Friday, 12 June 2026, and end with the final of the grand affair at Lord's Cricket Ground on Sunday, 5 July.

The month-long extravaganza will begin with hosts England facing Sri Lanka under lights at Edgbaston, Birmingham, in what is set to be an enthralling curtain-raiser. The tournament has 12 countries, grouped into two pools of six, with 33 matches to be played across 24 days.

Venues Befitting Champions

The seven host venues are:

• Lord's Cricket Ground (London – Final)
• The Oval (London – Semi-finals)
• Edgbaston (Birmingham)
• Old Trafford Cricket Ground (Manchester)
• Headingley (Leeds)
• Hampshire Bowl (Southampton)
• Bristol County Ground (Bristol)

Tournament Format

Two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals, both of which will be staged at The Oval, with Group 1 champion vs Group 2 runner-up and vice versa. The final confrontation will take place at the home of cricket, Lord's, guaranteeing a historic conclusion.

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 – Group Stage

Full Fixtures – ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026

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Blockbuster Clashes Await

Fans can look forward to high-voltage rivalries, including:

• India vs Pakistan – June 14 at Edgbaston
• Australia vs South Africa – June 13 at Old Trafford
• West Indies vs New Zealand – June 13 at Hampshire Bowl
• England vs New Zealand – June 27 at The Oval
• Australia vs India – June 28 at Lord’s

Growing Global Representation

Four places will be taken by the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier 2025, and eight teams are already qualified. The 2026 tournament is expected to bring women's cricket to unheard-of heights of expansion and prominence as cricket superpowers and emerging nations meet.

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt called the upcoming World Cup "game-changing," and Beth Barrett-Wild, the tournament director, emphasized how it will revolutionize the image of women's sport.

Tickets and Fan Access

Overwhelming demand was evidenced by the first lot of priority tickets for the Lord's final selling out within one day. Supporters can now buy tickets for all matches and pre-register at womens.t20worldcup.com.

The KFC Big Bash League (BBL) 2025–26 is almost here, and excitement is building fast among cricket fans around the world. With Australia’s top T20 league entering its 15th season, fans are eagerly looking for the full match schedule, team lists, live broadcast info, and key dates to mark on their calendars.

This year’s edition begins on December 21, 2025, and will wrap up with a thrilling final on January 25, 2026. With returning rivalries, packed stadiums, and the possibility of Test stars joining after the Ashes series, the season promises non-stop cricketing entertainment.

 BBL 2025–26 Tournament Overview

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BBL Playoff Format

The top four teams after the league phase will qualify for the playoffs:

• Qualifier: 1st vs 2nd - Winner advances to the Final
• Knockout: 3rd vs 4th -Loser eliminated
• Challenger: Loser of Qualifier vs Winner of Knockout
• Final: Winner of Qualifier vs Winner of Challenger

Where to Watch BBL 2025–26 Live

• India: Sony Sports Network & Sony LIV
• Australia: Fox Sports, Seven Network & Kayo Sports
• USA: Willow TV
• UK: Sky Sports Cricket
• Pakistan: Ten Sports
• New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ
• MENA: BeIN Sports
• Canada: CBN & ATN Cricket Plus

Live radio commentary will also be available on SEN Radio in Australia.

Player Watch: Babar Azam to Debut in BBL

Pakistan superstar Babar Azam will make his BBL debut this season for the Sydney Sixers, having signed before the 2025–26 Draft. One of the world’s top T20 batters, Babar is expected to bring a global fan following to the Sixers' campaign.

How to Buy BBL Tickets

Tickets for BBL matches can be purchased online via Ticketek Australia. It’s advisable to book early, especially for rivalry games and weekend fixtures.

List of BBL 15 Venues

Matches will be played across 11 iconic venues:

• Optus Stadium, Perth
• SCG & ENGIE Stadium, Sydney
• MCG & Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
• GMHBA Stadium, Geelong
• Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
• Blundstone Arena, Hobart
• The Gabba, Brisbane
• Manuka Oval, Canberra
• Coffs Harbour International Stadium

The Big Bash League 2025–26 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting seasons in recent years. With 44 matches, thrilling doubleheaders, and the possibility of Test stars joining post-Ashes, fans are in for a T20 feast.

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has announced a blockbuster home schedule for the 2025–26 season, featuring visits from Australia, England, the West Indies, and South Africa across formats. The Blackcaps will kick off their summer with a three-match T20I series against Trans-Tasman rivals Australia beginning October 1, followed by a white-ball series against England comprising three T20Is and three ODIs starting October 18 and 26, respectively. The West Indies will arrive on tour for five T20Is, three ODIs, and three Tests starting November 5, with the first Test beginning on December 6.

The White Ferns will start their home campaign early next year after their participation in the ODI World Cup 2025, in India and Sri Lanka. Their season opens with a historic T20I series against Zimbabwe—the first-ever between the two sides—starting February 25, followed by a three-match ODI series beginning March 5, part of the ICC Women's Championship 2025–29. The women’s team will then face South Africa in a five-match T20I series scheduled as double-headers alongside the men’s T20Is from March 15 to 25. Additionally, they’ll play three standalone T20Is against the South African women from March 29 to April 4.

NZC Chief Executive Scott Weenink expressed delight over the packed and diverse schedule, especially highlighting the historic series against Zimbabwe and the double-header format with South Africa. "It’s great to welcome such a diverse range of opponents for both the Blackcaps and White Ferns, and especially pleasing for NZC to host the first-ever series between Zimbabwe and New Zealand women. Fans will see top-tier cricket across all our major centers, with the doubleheaders against South Africa offering a chance to watch the very best female and male cricketers in the world on display in a unique day-out experience," he said. He also added, “We’re thrilled to build this exciting home summer around the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and on the back of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, giving our players a chance to shine on the global stage as well as at home.”

Pacer Kyle Jamieson called it a “marquee summer,” stressing the challenge and excitement that comes with hosting such high-caliber opposition. “The caliber of opposition means we’ll be constantly tested for the duration of the season, and that’s what you want as a cricketer. It’s great to have another three-Test series at home, and I’m sure the fans will get in behind the Test team as they have in seasons gone by. It’s always special to play in front of a home crowd, and we’re hoping Kiwis will get out in force to support us once again this summer,” Jamieson said.

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New Zealand's home schedule 2025-26

Australia—T20I Series

England—T20I & ODI Series

vs West Indies—T20Is, ODIs & Tests

T20I Series

ODI Series

Test Series

New Zealand Women’s 2025–26 Home Schedule

Zimbabwe—T20I & ODI Series

T20I Series

ODI Series (Part of ICC Women’s Championship)

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vs South Africa—T20I Doubleheaders (Men & Women)

vs South Africa Women—ODI Series