Pakistan to Host England & Sri Lanka in Epic October ODI Tri-Series

Cricket fans across the globe have a massive spectacle to look forward to this autumn. In an official media release, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed that Pakistan will host a mega ODI Tri-Nation Series featuring England and Sri Lanka in October 2026.

This marquee tournament brings together three iconic former ICC Men's Cricket World Cup champions for two weeks of world-class 50-over action. Scheduled to take place from October 18 to October 31, 2026, the seven-match tournament will be hosted in two of Pakistan’s premier cricket venues: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium and Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.

Complete Schedule: Tri-Nation ODI Series 2026

The tournament follows a double round-robin format where every team plays each other twice, followed by a high-stakes Grand Final between the top two teams on the points table.

PCB OFFICIAL ODI TRI-NATION SERIES SCHEDULE 2026

Match Date	Fixture	Venue	Tournament Phase
Oct 18, 2026	Pakistan vs Sri Lanka	Rawalpindi	Match 1 (Opener)
Oct 20, 2026	Pakistan vs England	Rawalpindi	Match 2
Oct 22, 2026	Sri Lanka vs England	Rawalpindi	Match 3
Oct 25, 2026	Pakistan vs England	Lahore	Match 4
Oct 27, 2026	Pakistan vs Sri Lanka	Lahore	Match 5
Oct 29, 2026	Sri Lanka vs England	Lahore	Match 6
Oct 31, 2026	GRAND FINAL (Top 2)	Lahore	Championship

Rawalpindi & Lahore Leg Breakdown

The tri-series opens at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, known for its fast outfields and electrifying crowd energy. Host nation Pakistan will lock horns with Sri Lanka in the tournament opener on Sunday, October 18. Two days later, Pakistan face Jos Buttler’s England squad in a replay of high-intensity ICC finals. The Rawalpindi leg concludes on October 22 when Sri Lanka and England battle in Match 3.

The teams then move to Lahore for the crucial second leg at the famous Gaddafi Stadium. Pakistan tackle England on October 25 and Sri Lanka on October 27, before England and Sri Lanka finish the round-robin stage on October 29. The two highest-ranked teams will then clash in the Grand Final on Saturday, October 31, under the Lahore floodlights.

A Jam-Packed International Home Season

According to the official ICC Tour Announcement, this tri-series forms the heart of an action-packed autumn itinerary in Pakistan:

1. Sri Lanka T20I Series (Oct 9 – Oct 13): Before the tri-series begins, Sri Lanka arrive in Rawalpindi for a 3-match T20I series to kick off the bumper season.

2. ODI Tri-Series (Oct 18 – Oct 31): The three-way clash between Pakistan, England, and Sri Lanka across 7 matches.

3. Warm-up Match (Nov 4 – Nov 6): Sri Lanka play a 3-day warm-up fixture in Islamabad.

4. ICC World Test Championship Series (Nov 9 – Nov 21): Pakistan and Sri Lanka go head-to-head in two crucial Test matches in Rawalpindi and Lahore to close out the tour.

PAKISTAN AUTUMN 2026 HOME SEASON

3 T20Is vs SRI LANKA	ODI TRI-SERIES vs ENG/SL	2 TESTS vs SRI LANKA
Oct 9–13 (Rawalpindi)	Oct 18–31 (Pindi & Lahore)	Nov 9–21 (WTC Cycle)

Why This Tri-Series Matters for World Cricket

Tri-nation ODI tournaments have become rare in the modern international calendar, making this announcement a massive win for cricket enthusiasts.

• Road to the 2027 ICC World Cup: With the next 50-over World Cup approaching, playing high-stakes multi-nation ODI cricket gives all three teams a chance to test squad depth and tactical game plans under pressure.

• Reviving Multi-Nation Home Cricket: This is the second consecutive year Pakistan has hosted an ODI tri-series, following the 2025 event featuring New Zealand and South Africa. It confirms Pakistan’s position as a premier global hub for major international cricket events.

• Star-Studded Rosters: Fans will see top global superstars—including Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Harry Brook, Jofra Archer, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Pathum Nissanka—battling for trophy glory.