Pakistan Tri Series Schedule, Squads, Match Dates and Venues

Pakistan is set to host a T20I tri-nation series for the first time, with Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe joining as the participating teams. The Pakistan Tri-series schedule has been out, and this series is seen as a vital part of all three sides’ preparations ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which is scheduled for next year in India and Sri Lanka.

The tournament kicks off on November 17, with PAK vs ZIM at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The upcoming Pakistan Tri-series will begin just over a week after the conclusion of one of South Africa’s multi-format Tour of Pakistan.

With the T20 World Cup approaching, the Pakistan national cricket team has been actively seeking more game time in the shortest format. The tournament, set to take place next year in India and Sri Lanka, will see Pakistan playing all of their matches on Sri Lankan soil against some of the best cricket teams in the world.

Pakistan Tri-Series to Feature Afghanistan and Sri Lanka

After Afghanistan pulled out of the series following the cross-border tensions with Pakistan, Zimbabwe were invited to play this series. Zimbabwe will play the opening match against Pakistan and will then face Sri Lanka on November 19 in Rawalpindi. The remaining matches, including the final, will be held in Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium, one of the most renowned cricket stadiums in Pakistan.

The tri-series will run from November 17 to 29 and will provide a good chance for all the three teams to prepare and try their combinations before the grand ICC event in 2026. All of them are a part of the T20 World Cup next year.

Pakistan Tri Series Schedule

The Pakistan tri series schedule has been officially confirmed, with matches set to take place from 17 to 29 November across two major venues, Rawalpindi and Lahore. The series will kick off with the opening clash between PAK vs ZIM on 17 November at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, marking Afghanistan’s first-ever T20I appearance on Pakistani soil.

On 19 November, Rawalpindi will also host the ZIM vs SL fixture before the action shifts to Lahore’s iconic Gaddafi Stadium. Lahore will witness a string of key encounters, starting with PAK vs SL on 22 November, followed by another round of PAK vs ZIM on 23 November. The group stage wraps up with AFG vs SL on 25 November and a final PAK vs SL face-off on 27 November. The top two teams will meet in the final on 29 November in Lahore.

Pakistan Tri Series Squads

The upcoming T20I tri-series in Pakistan will be played across two venues, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium and Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The series begins in Rawalpindi with the first two fixtures, before moving to Lahore for the remainder of the matches, including the final on November 29. The official squads for the series have been announced by Pakistan and Sri Lanka but Zimbabwe are yet to announce it.

Pakistan Squad for Tri Series

Salman Ali Agha (capt), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan (wk), Usman Tariq

Sri Lanka Squad for Tri Series

Charith Asalanka (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Kamil Mishara, Dasun Shanaka, Kamindu Mendis, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Asitha Fernando, Eshan Malinga.