Pakistan Cricket will enter a busy home season as Sri Lanka and England visit the country for a series of international matches between October and November.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the schedule on Wednesday. Sri Lanka will begin the tour with three T20Is against Pakistan in Rawalpindi from October 9 to 13.
The visitors will arrive in Islamabad on October 4. They will play the first T20I on October 9, followed by matches on October 11 and 13.
Sri Lanka to Begin Tour with T20Is
Following the T20I series, England will join Pakistan and Sri Lanka for a seven-match ODI tri-series.
The tournament will open in Rawalpindi on October 18. Lahore will then host the final four matches, including the final on October 31 at Gaddafi Stadium.
Pakistan will face Sri Lanka in the opening match on October 18. England will take on Pakistan on October 20, while Sri Lanka will meet England two days later.
The teams will move to Lahore after completing the Rawalpindi leg. Pakistan will play England on October 25, followed by Pakistan’s match against Sri Lanka on October 27.
Sri Lanka and England will meet again on October 29. The tournament will conclude with the final in Lahore on October 31.
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Two-Test Series to Follow
Sri Lanka will remain in Pakistan after the tri-series for a two-Test series against the hosts.
Before the Tests, the visitors will play a three-day match in Islamabad from November 4 to 6. The first Test will then take place at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from November 9 to 13.
The second Test will shift to Lahore. Gaddafi Stadium will host the match from November 17 to 21.
The two-Test series forms part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27. Therefore, both teams will have an opportunity to strengthen their positions in the championship standings.
Full International Schedule
Sri Lanka’s Tour of Pakistan
October 9: First T20I — Rawalpindi
October 11: Second T20I — Rawalpindi
October 13: Third T20I — Rawalpindi
November 4-6: Three-day match — Islamabad
November 9-13: First Test — Rawalpindi
November 17-21: Second Test — Lahore
ODI Tri-Series
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
The schedule will give Pakistan a sustained run of home international cricket. In addition, fans in Rawalpindi, Lahore and Islamabad will get several chances to watch the three teams compete across T20Is, ODIs and Tests.
