Pakistan Cricket Team Schedule 2026-27: Upcoming Series
The Pakistan cricket schedule for the 2026-27 season starts with a busy home stretch: an ODI tri-series with England and Sri Lanka from 18 to 31 October 2026, followed by two Tests against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi and Lahore in November. After that, PSL 12 runs from 18 March to 2 May 2027, and later in 2027 Pakistan’s attention turns to the ODI World Cup and a Test tour of Australia.
PK Portals is an independent information site and is not linked to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) or the ICC. The fixtures below are based on PCB and ICC announcements reported between August and October 2026; dates and venues can change, so check official PCB updates before planning to attend a match.
Quick facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Current home series | ODI tri-series with England and Sri Lanka, 18 to 31 October 2026 |
| Tri-series venues | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium and Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Tri-series final | 31 October 2026, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Pakistan ODI captain | Shaheen Shah Afridi |
| Next Test series | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 2 Tests, 9 to 21 November 2026 |
| PSL 12 | 18 March to 2 May 2027, eight teams |
| Recent result | Pakistan beat Sri Lanka 2-1 in the T20I series (9 to 13 October 2026) |
Pakistan cricket schedule: ODI tri-series, October 2026
Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka play each other twice in the league stage, and the top two teams meet in the final. The first three matches are in Rawalpindi and the rest are in Lahore.
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 18 October 2026 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| 20 October 2026 | Pakistan vs England | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| 22 October 2026 | Sri Lanka vs England | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| 25 October 2026 | Pakistan vs England | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 27 October 2026 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 29 October 2026 | Sri Lanka vs England | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 31 October 2026 | Final | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
Captains and Pakistan squad
Shaheen Shah Afridi leads Pakistan, Harry Brook captains England and Kusal Mendis leads Sri Lanka. Pakistan’s 16-man squad: Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Faheem Ashraf, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Saad Baig (wicketkeeper), Ghazi Ghori (wicketkeeper), Shadab Khan, Razaullah Mashwani, Arafat Minhas, Sufyan Moqim, Hasan Nawaz, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah and Fakhar Zaman.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Test series, November 2026
Sri Lanka’s long tour of Pakistan ends with two Tests, one in each of the tri-series cities. A three-day tour match is scheduled in Islamabad before the first Test.
| Dates | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 4 to 6 November 2026 | Three-day tour match | Islamabad |
| 9 to 13 November 2026 | 1st Test, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| 17 to 21 November 2026 | 2nd Test, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
Recently completed: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20Is
The tour began with three T20Is at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on 9, 11 and 13 October 2026. Pakistan won the first two matches to take the series. Sri Lanka won the third match by 8 wickets, chasing 169 in 17 overs after Pakistan made 168 for 8, with Sahibzada Farhan scoring 76. Pakistan took the series 2-1.
Looking ahead: Pakistan’s 2027 cricket calendar
- PSL 12: the PCB announced on 8 October 2026 that the league will run from 18 March to 2 May 2027 with eight teams. Venues and the full fixture list will be announced later.
- ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027: the next 50-over World Cup is scheduled for South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia in late 2027.
- Pakistan tour of Australia: a three-Test series in Australia in December 2027 was reported in October 2026 as part of Australia’s 2027-28 home season.
- Other series in the 2026-27 plan: after a PCB Governing Board meeting in June 2026, reports listed home Tests against New Zealand and Ireland, a one-off Test in Ireland, five ODIs in England and a tri-series involving Ireland and Zimbabwe. Dates for these had not been confirmed at the time of writing.
How to follow Pakistan matches
- Check the fixtures and any changes on the PCB’s official website and social media accounts.
- Convert match times to Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) when Pakistan plays abroad.
- Buy tickets for home matches only through the official ticketing partner named by the PCB for that series.
- Watch on the official TV channels and streaming apps announced by the PCB for each series, and avoid unofficial streams.
Related guides
- Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026 schedule and squads
- PSL winners list from 2016 to 2026
- DLS method in cricket explained
- More trending topics in Pakistan
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Pakistan ODI tri-series final?
The final is scheduled for 31 October 2026 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
Who is Pakistan’s ODI captain for the tri-series?
Shaheen Shah Afridi captains Pakistan in the ODI tri-series against England and Sri Lanka.
When are the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Tests?
The 1st Test is from 9 to 13 November 2026 in Rawalpindi, and the 2nd Test is from 17 to 21 November 2026 in Lahore.
Who won the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20I series in October 2026?
Pakistan won the three-match T20I series 2-1. Sri Lanka won the final match in Rawalpindi by 8 wickets.
When will PSL 12 be played?
The PCB has announced PSL 12 for 18 March to 2 May 2027, with eight teams.
Where can I check Pakistan’s latest fixtures?
Use the PCB’s official website and social media, which publish confirmed fixtures, venues and any changes.
Last updated: 18 October 2026. Cricket schedules can change because of weather, security or board decisions, so confirm dates and venues with the PCB before travelling to a match.
