Cricket Season Schedule Announced
Pakistan to Host Sri Lanka and England for Packed Autumn Cricket Season
Key Points
The ODI tri-series final is scheduled for October 31 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, with the top two teams from the round-robin stage advancing to the final.
ODI tri-series match order and venues: the opening three games are in Rawalpindi (Oct 18: Pakistan–Sri Lanka; Oct 20: Pakistan–England; Oct 22: Sri Lanka–England), followed by Lahore for the remaining fixtures (Oct 25: Pakistan–England; Oct 27: Pakistan–Sri Lanka; Oct 29: Sri Lanka–England) before the Oct 31 final.
Sri Lanka are due to arrive in Pakistan on October 4 to begin preparations for the tour.
After the ODI series, Sri Lanka will stay in Pakistan for a three-day warm-up in Islamabad from November 4–6 before starting the two-Test World Test Championship series (first in Rawalpindi, then in Lahore).
The PCB notes this will be the second ODI tri-series hosted in as many years, following a February 2025 tri-series featuring New Zealand and South Africa ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy.
Pakistan will host a packed three-month home season from October to November, featuring Sri Lanka and England across all three cricket formats Khel Now. The schedule spans 13 matches—three T20Is, seven ODIs in a tri-series format, and two Tests—making it one of the busiest home assignments for the Pakistani cricket board in recent years WTOP.
T20s Kick Off in Rawalpindi Starting October 9
Pakistan's home season opens with three Twenty20 Internationals against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi from October 9 WTOP. This three-match series gives both teams rhythm before moving into the longer formats. Sri Lanka will arrive on October 4 to begin their preparations Khel Now.
Seven-Match ODI Tri-Series Spreads Across Two Cities
The ODI tri-series runs from October 18 to October 31, with the first three matches in Rawalpinski and four matches split between Rawalpinski and Lahore Khel Now. Pakistan plays Sri Lanka on October 18, England on October 20, and Sri Lanka and England face off on October 22. The schedule then shifts to Lahore, where matches continue through October 29.
The tri-series final is set for October 31 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, with the top two teams from the round-robin stage advancing Khel Now. This marks the second ODI tri-series Pakistan has hosted in consecutive years, following a February 2025 event featuring New Zealand and South Africa Khel Now.
Sri Lanka Stays for World Test Championship Series in November
After the ODI tri-series ends, Sri Lanka will remain in Pakistan for a three-day warm-up match in Islamabad from November 4 to 6 Khel Now. The team will then play two Tests as part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27. The first Test is in Rawalpinski from November 9 to 13, and the second is in Lahore from November 17 to 21 WTOP.
Major Preparation Window Ahead of Championship Fixtures
The PCB has emphasized these fixtures as critical preparation for both teams and their championship standings WTOP. For Pakistan, hosting strong international opposition at home provides a chance to build form and test strategies before major tournament play. The staggered schedule—starting with T20s, moving into ODIs, then Tests—mirrors how modern cricket seasons are structured for player readiness.
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