Key Highlights
- Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe will compete in a seven-match T20I tri-series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
- The tournament is scheduled from 18 to 29 November 2025.
- This marks the first-ever T20I tri-nation event to be staged in Pakistan.
- Pakistan’s captain, Salman Ali Agha, expects the series to help refine their T20 plans ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup next year.
T20 International Tri-Series Set for Rawalpindi
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that a groundbreaking cricket tournament will take place on Pakistani soil, marking an exciting chapter in the nation’s cricketing history. The inaugural T20I tri-series involving Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe is set to begin at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from 18 November to 29 November 2025.
Format and Schedule
The tournament will consist of a total of seven matches, with each participating team playing four league matches. The top two teams after the group stage will progress to the final match scheduled for Saturday, 29 November. All games are set to begin at 6pm PST, while the toss will be conducted at 5:30pm.
Hosting Team’s Recent Performance
The hosts, Pakistan, have entered this event with strong recent form in T20 internationals. Earlier this year, they featured in the final of the ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup in the UAE and later defeated South Africa 2-1 in a three-match T20I series at home. Pakistan also swept Bangladesh 3-0 in Lahore more recently. The team has shown excellent discipline and form in recent ODI series against Sri Lanka, winning all matches.
Comprehensive Support from PCB
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is providing comprehensive support for the event. Tickets are available online on pcb.tcs.com.pk. The tournament will be broadcast live in Pakistan on PTV Sports and internationally via various platforms, including Willow TV in North America, Cricbuzz across MENA region and South East Asia, SuperSport in Sub-Saharan Africa, Dialog TV and Supreme TV in Sri Lanka, and T Sports and Tapmad in Bangladesh. A panel of experienced international and local voices will commentate on the matches.
Team Lineups
The 15-member Pakistan T20I squad includes key players such as Salman Ali Agha (captain), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan, and Usman Tariq. The team aims to capitalize on their recent successes and further refine their strategies for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
With this unique event, Pakistan is setting a new benchmark in international cricket, offering fans an exciting opportunity to witness world-class T20 cricket right at home. The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host these matches, ensuring top-notch facilities and a thrilling atmosphere for the players and spectators alike.
