ODI tri-series returns! Pakistan to HOST England & THIS team in October; Know full details
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The Pakistan ODI tri-series will be played from October 18 to 31.
The introduction of T20 cricket has changed the dynamics of this sport. It has given many associate nations the opportunity to play at the highest level. But it is also true that the fast-paced T20 format has affected the 50-over format.
But with the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 coming up, we will see teams focusing more on the ODI format. That is where a big announcement has been made. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is all set to host a tri-nation ODI series in October 2026.
The ODI tri-series is a totally different prospect to a bilateral series. These events engage fans more, and every game is like a must-win. Fans also like watching different teams and players in action rather than a boring two-team series.
On Wednesday, the PCB announced the schedule of the upcoming ODI tri-series. Notably, the last ODI series among full-member sides was hosted by Pakistan in February 2025 ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy, featuring Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa.
Pakistan to host England and Sri Lanka in an ODI tri-series in October 2026
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The ODI tri-series in Pakistan will be played between October 18 and 31. The other two teams to feature in the tri-series are England and Sri Lanka. A total of seven matches will be played in this tri-series.
All three teams will play two games each against the other two opponents in the six-match group stage. The top two sides will make it to the final. The first three games of the Tri-series will be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, while the last four games will be held at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Sri Lanka are scheduled to reach Pakistan on October 4 for a three-match T20I series between October 9 and 13. After the conclusion of the T20I series, England will reach Pakistan to take part in the tri-series. The schedule for the tri-series is mentioned below.
ODI Tri-series schedule(Pakistan, England, Sri Lanka)
- 18 October (Sunday) – Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
- 20 October (Tuesday) – Pakistan v England, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
- 22 October (Thursday) – Sri Lanka v England, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
- 25 October (Sunday) – Pakistan v England, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- 27 October (Tuesday) – Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- 29 October (Thursday) –Sri Lanka v England, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- 31 October (Saturday) – Final, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Once the tri-series is over, Sri Lanka will play a three-day warmup game on November 4-6 in Islamabad to prepare for the two-match Test series. The first Test is scheduled for November 9-13 in Rawalpindi, and the second game is scheduled for Lahore between November 17 and 21.
When will the ODI tri-series start in Pakistan?
The ODI tri-series in Pakistan will be played between October 18 and 31.
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