Pakistan Tri Series Schedule, Squads, Match Date and Venues

Pakistan is set to host a T20I tri-nation series for the first time, with Sri Lanka and Afghanistan 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 AFG at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The upcoming Pakistan Tri-series will begin just over a week after the conclusion of one of the best cricket teams in the world, South Africa’s multi-format Tour of Pakistan. With the T20 World Cup approaching, the Pakistan 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.

Pakistan Tri-Series to Feature Afghanistan and Sri Lanka

The Afghan players have previously featured in five ODI matches in Pakistan, the most recent during this year's ICC Men’s Champions Trophy. This will be their maiden T20 International on Pakistani soil. The AFG vs SL clash will take place on November 19 in Rawalpindi. The remaining matches, including the final, will be held in Lahore. The tri-series will run from November 17 to 29 and will provide a good chance for all 3 teams to prepare and try their combinations before the grand ICC event in 2026.

PCB Chief Operating Officer Sumair Ahmed expressed his views on the historic series. “We’re excited to host Sri Lanka and Afghanistan in what will be Pakistan’s first T20I tri-series,” he said in a statement released on the PCB’s official website. “This series serves as valuable preparation for the World Cup, and we’re confident it will deliver entertaining cricket for fans in both Rawalpindi and Lahore.”

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 AFG 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 AFG 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 AFG 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 Venues and 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. While the official squads for Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan are yet to be announced, several high-profile players are expected to feature.

For Pakistan, the likes of Shaheen Afridi, Babar Azam, and Mohammad Rizwan could be in action. Afghanistan will turn to experienced names such as Rashid Khan, who is amongst the best bowlers in the world right now, along with Mohammad Nabi. Sri Lanka may rely on the spin duo of Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana, along with top-order batter Pathum Nissanka.