Pakistan to Host England, Sri Lanka in ODI Tri-Series in October

LAHORE: Pakistan will host England and Sri Lanka in a three-nation ODI series in October 2026, with matches scheduled across Rawalpindi and Lahore, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced.

The tri-series will feature Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka competing in a total of seven matches, including the final, as the teams prepare for an important stretch of international cricket.

The series will begin on October 18 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, where Pakistan will take on Sri Lanka. England will enter the competition on October 20 against Pakistan at the same venue, followed by Sri Lanka’s clash with England on October 22.

The action will then move to Lahore, with Pakistan facing England at Gaddafi Stadium on October 25. Pakistan will return to action against Sri Lanka on October 27, while Sri Lanka and England will meet again on October 29.

The tri-series final is scheduled for October 31 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

The tournament is expected to provide all three sides with valuable ODI preparation and competitive exposure, while Pakistan will have the advantage of playing in home conditions.

With seven high-profile matches packed into two weeks, the tri-series promises an intense battle between three established international cricket teams.