Pakistan to host Sri Lanka and England in cricket series

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced an international cricket schedule hosted by Pakistan from October 4 to November 21. The tour begins with Sri Lanka arriving on October 4 for three T20I matches against Pakistan in Rawalpindi on October 9, 11, and 13.

Following the T20Is, England will join Pakistan and Sri Lanka for a seven-match One Day International (ODI) tri-series held in Rawalpindi and Lahore from October 18 to 31. The tournament will conclude with a final at the Gaddafi Stadium on October 31.

Sri Lanka will then participate in a three-day match in Islamabad from November 4 to 6, followed by a two-Test series against Pakistan. The first Test will take place in Rawalpindi from November 9 to 13, and the second will be held at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore from November 17 to 21. These Test matches are part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle.