Pakistan will be busy at home with Sri Lanka and England coming to the country from October 9 to November 21. The packed schedule will include a three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, an ODI tri-series between England and a two-match Test series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka will start their home campaign in Pakistan on October 4. The visitors will first play in the T20I series, all three matches will be played in Rawalpindi.
Sri Lanka to Begin Tour with T20I Series
Sri Lanka will play Pakistan in three T20Is on 9th, 11th and 13th October. The three games will be held at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, where the two sides will get a chance to get ready for the longer schedule ahead.
The T20I series will be a useful preparation for both sides, especially for Pakistan as they continue to juggle a busy international schedule. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, will have to make rapid adjustments to the conditions in Pakistan before they head into the ODI and Test stages of the tour.
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | October 9 | Rawalpindi |
| 2nd T20I | October 11 | Rawalpindi |
| 3rd T20I | October 13 | Rawalpindi |
England Join for ODI Tri-Series
Following the T20I series, England will then take on Pakistan and Sri Lanka in an ODI tri-series. The tournament will be conducted in Rawalpindi and Lahore from 18th to 31st October.
Pakistan and Sri Lanka will begin the tri-series in Rawalpindi on October 18. Pakistan will then face England at the same venue before the tournament moves to Lahore for the remaining fixtures.
Each team will play the other sides twice during the league stage, giving all three teams multiple opportunities to test their squads before the final.
The final of the tri-series will be held at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on October 31.
| Tournament | Dates | Teams | Venues |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODI Tri-Series | October 18–31 | Pakistan, Sri Lanka, England | Rawalpindi, Lahore |
| Final | October 31 | Top two teams | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
Sri Lanka Stay on for Test Series
Sri Lanka will continue their tour following the ODI tri-series. The visitors will play a three-day warm-up game in Islamabad on November 4-6 before they start their two-Test series against Pakistan.
The Test series will be a crucial one for both sides as it will be a part of the 2025–27 World Test Championship. The Tests will offer the sides a chance to earn valuable World Test Championship points, unlike the limited-overs games.
First Test in Rawalpindi
The first Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be played from November 9 at Rawalpindi. The match will continue until November 13, with the usual five-day Test format.
Pakistan will have the advantage of home conditions, whereas Sri Lanka will look forward to adapting to the environment after the preparation they got in the previous T20I and ODI series.
The two sides are then set to head to Lahore for the second and final Test.
Second Test in Lahore
The second Test is scheduled to take place at the Gaddafi Stadium from November 17 to 21. It will bring the lengthy home season to an end.
The two-Test series will give both teams an important opportunity to strengthen their positions in the World Test Championship standings. With the matches spread across Rawalpindi and Lahore, the teams will also need to manage player workloads during a demanding period.
Pakistan’s Busy Home Schedule
All three international formats will be part of Pakistan home season. The schedule starts with T20 cricket followed by ODIs and then Test cricket.
This will give Pakistan a longer home season against two formidable international rivals. The schedule might also give the players a chance to get their name out there in other formats.
| Period | Event | Teams |
|---|---|---|
| October 9–13 | T20I Series | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka |
| October 18–31 | ODI Tri-Series | Pakistan, Sri Lanka, England |
| November 4–6 | Three-Day Match | Sri Lanka vs Pakistan |
| November 9–13 | 1st Test | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka |
| November 17–21 | 2nd Test | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka |
Rawalpindi and Lahore to Host International Cricket
The home season will be played in Rawalpindi and Lahore. All three T20Is and some of the ODI tri-series will be played in Rawalpindi before the event is shifted to Lahore.
The second Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be played in Lahore, while the final of the tri-series will be played in the city as well as the second half of the series.
Sri Lanka will also play three days’ preparation match in Islamabad before the Test series kicks off.
Important Period for Pakistan
The long home season may prove to be a crucial time for Pakistan players and coaching staff. The team management will have to be careful with player combinations and workloads as all the three formats will be included in the T20Is.
The ODI tri-series will be an interesting one as England will be taking on Pakistan and Sri Lanka, making it a competitive three-team tournament. They will play each other twice on the league table, so consistency will be key to making it to the final.
The Test series will then focus on red-ball cricket, where World Test Championship points will be on the line.
Sri Lanka Face Long Tour
Sri Lanka will have one of the most hectic schedules of the three teams. They play three T20Is before playing the ODI tri-series and then stay in Pakistan for the Tests.
The visitors will therefore have to play a careful game in all formats. The three-day match in Islamabad ahead of the Tests will be a chance for players to get ready for the longer format.
England Role in the Tri-Series
England will be part of the ODI tri-series schedule and play both Pakistan and Sri Lanka twice in the league stage.
Their participation adds another competitive dimension to the tournament, with the three teams battling for the two places in the final. The presence of England will also boost Pakistan’s home season’s international profile.
Conclusion
Pakistan are set to have a busy home international schedule with Sri Lanka and England from October 9 to November 21. Sri Lanka will kick off the tour with three T20Is in Rawalpindi before playing in an ODI tri-series with England and Pakistan.
The ODI tournament will be held in Rawalpindi and Lahore and the final match will be played on October 31 at the Gaddafi Stadium. Sri Lanka will then stay in Pakistan for three days of preparation matches in Islamabad before taking on two Tests against Pakistan.
The first Test will be held in Rawalpindi from November 9 to 13, while the second Test will take place in Lahore from November 17 to 21. The Test series will form part of the 2025–27 World Test Championship, adding further significance to an already packed home season.
