Pakistan to host first-ever T20I tri-series in November

Published - 07 Sept 2025, 18:30 IST | Updated - 07 Sept 2025, 18:42 IST

Pakistan will host Afghanistan and Sri Lanka in their first-ever T20I series, set to commence on November 17, with the opening clash between Pakistan and Afghanistan at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The Lankans will then take on Afghanistan at the same venue on November 19 before the action shifts to Lahore, where the remainder of the tri-series, including the final on November 29, will be played.

PCB's Chief Operating Officer Sumair Ahmed Syed expressed excitement for the historic event, calling it a source of "excellent preparation" for the T20 World Cup 2026. He also cited the Champions Trophy and the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier as testaments to Pakistan's capability of hosting global events in cricket.

"We look forward to hosting Sri Lanka and Afghanistan for Pakistan's maiden T20I tri-series. This event will not only offer excellent preparation for next year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup, but also present fans with exciting cricket across venues. Earlier this year, the PCB successfully delivered the ICC Champions Trophy and the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifier. These achievements underline our capacity and readiness to host back-to-back international events at the highest level," Syed was quoted as saying by NDTV Sports.

Ahead of the T20I tri-series, Pakistan will play South Africa in an all-format series at home, starting with two World Test Championship matches , spanning October 12 to November 8. The red-ball games will be followed by three T20Is, which will be played in Lahore and Rawalpindi between October 28 to November 1. The multi-format series will conclude with three ODIs, all to be played in Faisalabad, between November 4 to 8.

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