Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan (2025)

[Ball Blazer]

Pakistan will play three ODIs against Sri Lanka at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from 11 to 15 November, the PCB confirmed today. In addition to the ODI series, Sri Lanka, as earlier announced, will feature in a T20I tri-series from 17 to 29 November, with Afghanistan the third team to take part.

This will be Sri Lanka’s first bilateral ODI series in Pakistan since 2019, when they last visited for a three-match series that Sarfaraz Ahmed’s-led side won 2-0, with the first ODI in Karachi abandoned due to rain. Sri Lanka’s most recent visit to Pakistan came in 2023, when they participated in the ACC Asia Cup and played against Afghanistan in Lahore.

Following today’s announcement, Pakistan will host two ICC World Test Championship matches against South Africa and six white-ball games from 12 October to 8 November. With the addition of the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, Pakistan will also host their maiden T20I tri-series from 17 to 29 November.

Full international schedule from 12 October to 29 November

South Africa tour to Pakistan

12-16 October – First Test at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

20-24 October – Second Test at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

28 October – First T20I at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

31 October – Second T20I at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

1 November – Third T20I at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

4 November – First ODI at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad

6 November – Second ODI at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad

8 November – Third ODI at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad

Sri Lanka tour to Pakistan

11 November – First ODI at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

13 November – Second ODI at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

15 November – Third ODI at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Tri-Series T20I Tournament (Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka)

17 November – Pakistan v Afghanistan, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

19 November – Sri Lanka v Afghanistan, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

22 November – Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

23 November – Pakistan v Afghanistan, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

25 November – Sri Lanka v Afghanistan, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

27 November – Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

29 November –Final, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

 

[Rana]

Oh yar ODI’s main zaleel na karwa dena

 

[Rana]

Pakistan will play three ODIs against Sri Lanka at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from 11 to 15 November, the PCB confirmed today. In addition to the ODI series, Sri Lanka, as earlier announced, will feature in a T20I tri-series from 17 to 29 November, with Afghanistan the third team to take part.

This will be Sri Lanka’s first bilateral ODI series in Pakistan since 2019, when they last visited for a three-match series that Sarfaraz Ahmed’s-led side won 2-0, with the first ODI in Karachi abandoned due to rain. Sri Lanka’s most recent visit to Pakistan came in 2023, when they participated in the ACC Asia Cup and played against Afghanistan in Lahore.

Following today’s announcement, Pakistan will host two ICC World Test Championship matches against South Africa and six white-ball games from 12 October to 8 November. With the addition of the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, Pakistan will also host their maiden T20I tri-series from 17 to 29 November.

Full international schedule from 12 October to 29 November

South Africa tour to Pakistan

12-16 October – First Test at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

20-24 October – Second Test at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

28 October – First T20I at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

31 October – Second T20I at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

1 November – Third T20I at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

4 November – First ODI at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad

6 November – Second ODI at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad

8 November – Third ODI at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad

Sri Lanka tour to Pakistan

11 November – First ODI at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

13 November – Second ODI at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

15 November – Third ODI at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Tri-Series T20I Tournament (Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka)

17 November – Pakistan v Afghanistan, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

19 November – Sri Lanka v Afghanistan, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

22 November – Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

23 November – Pakistan v Afghanistan, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

25 November – Sri Lanka v Afghanistan, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

27 November – Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

29 November –Final, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Excellent home schedule btw

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

Excellent home schedule btw

Im Just looking forward to See how well Afghan Spinners do on our Roads. This will be first time we will be hosting them for a series other than tournament one offs

 

[Markhor]

Hope they'll have plenty of pitches prepared. Don't want to be playing too much white-ball cricket on tired, slow, overused surfaces.

 

[The_KING]

Too many T20s and very few test matches. Typical PCB.

 

[sweep_shot]

This should be a great tour. Looking forward to it.

Pakistan are favorites due to home advantage and also they are slightly better than SL.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

2 tests in the whole season. How can you expect to get better when you don't even want to give yourself the chance to? Seems PCB are content with the team remaining rubbish. Also, chedule is overstuffed with T20Is.

 

[Nasty Naz]

Good to see there are basically 6 ODI's on the trot to really let the ODI players play an extended amount of ODI's and get used to it. Feels like nowadays there are just odd series here and there with huge gaps.

I don't think Pakistan have played SL in a bi-lateral white ball series since like 2019. Funny enough, they were white washed 3-0 in T20's by a side that was considered "second string" but went on to be their core players like Hasaranga. Hasaranga has been torturing Pakistan since. I don't think they have beat them in any T20 match since. In fairness, it's only 5 T20's in a row but still, it will be a redemption series for Pakistan. That side keeps beating them and cost them an Asia Cup trophy.

I am guessing it's too hot in Multan in Oct/November otherwise, I am not sure they didn't get any games. Zero surprise Karachi didn't get any games.

 

[AZulfi]

2 tests in the whole season. How can you expect to get better when you don't even want to give yourself the chance to? Seems PCB are content with the team remaining rubbish. Also, chedule is overstuffed with T20Is.

T20 Overkill.

3 tests vs RSA and either no ODIs or no T20Is would have been better.

 

[mominsaigol]

T20 Overkill.

3 tests vs RSA and either no ODIs or no T20Is would have been better.

In this era no t20's isn't possible.

 

[AZulfi]

In this era no t20's isn't possible.

Agreed. T20Is arguably more relevant in Winter, considering the WC next Feb. I would have omitted the ODIs.

Need to start playing more test matches now. Interest will come, and we will see better crowds once we start performing against the top teams in this format

 

[BouncerGuy]

AS PER REPORTS:

Sri Lanka Cricket’s security delegation has arrived in Pakistan to inspect venues ahead of the upcoming white-ball tour. Over the next few days, they will assess facilities in Lahore, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi — including stadiums, team hotels, and transport arrangements.

Local authorities and security agencies are presenting detailed briefings to ensure all safety protocols meet international standards.

 

[Ball Blazer]

Sri Lanka name squads for Pakistan and Zimbabwe assignments

Charith Asalanka will lead both the white-ball squads as Sri Lanka return to action.
Sri Lanka Cricket on Friday announced the men's squads for their upcoming tour of Pakistan, which includes a three-match ODI series and a T20I tri-series also featuring Zimbabwe.

The last time Sri Lanka faced Pakistan was in the Asia Cup Super Fours, where Pakistan went on to reach the final after defeating Sri Lanka.

Pakistan, meanwhile, come into the series after playing two Tests (1-1) and three T20Is against South Africa, winning it 2-1 at home, followed by an ODI series against the Proteas, which is currently level at 1-1.

Charith Asalanka has been named captain for both formats for Sri Lanka. A major shuffle in the ODI squad saw Dilshan Madushanka, who was originally named but ruled out owing to a knee injury, replaced by Eshan Malinga.

Meanwhile, Matheesha Pathirana will miss the tour as he recovers from an upper respiratory tract infection and Asitha Fernando has been brought in as his replacement, Sri Lanka Cricket revealed.

ODI squad: Charith Asalanka (C), Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Udara, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Pavan Rathnayake, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando, Pramod Madushan, Eshan Malinga.

T20I squad: Charith Asalanka (C), Dasun Shanaka (VC) Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Kamil Mishara, Kamindu Mendis, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Asitha Fernando, Eshan Malinga.

 

[sweep_shot]

Should be a good series.

Pak and SL are similar in terms of strength.

 

[Kianig89]

Pakistan need some minnow bashing

 

[Ball Blazer]

All eyes on PAK vs SL 1st ODI in Rwp now

 

[BouncerGuy]

Hasan Nawaz released from Pakistan men’s squad for ODI and tri-nation series

Right-handed batter Hasan Nawaz has been released from the Pakistan men’s squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka and the T20I tri-nation series featuring Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe.

The ODIs will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from 11 to 15 November, while the tri-nation series will be staged in Rawalpindi and Lahore from 17 to 29 November.

Left-handed batter Fakhar Zaman will replace Hasan in the T20I squad, while no player will be added to the ODI squad as Hasan’s replacement.

Hasan has been released to participate in the ongoing Quaid-e-Azam Trophy – the country’s premier first-class tournament. The seventh round of the competition commences from 11 November.

Updated 15-member ODI squad:

Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Faisal Akram, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (wicket-keeper), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha

Updated 15-member T20I squad:

Salman Ali Agha (captain), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan (wicket-keeper), Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan (wicket-keeper), Usman Tariq

Sri Lanka tour to Pakistan

11 November – First ODI at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
13 November – Second ODI at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
15 November – Third ODI at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

T20I Tri-Series (Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe)

17 November – Pakistan v Zimbabwe, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
19 November – Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
22 November – Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
23 November – Pakistan v Zimbabwe, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
25 November – Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
27 November – Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
29 November –Final, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

 

[BouncerGuy]

Pakistan’s Ali Naqvi will officiate the three-match ODI series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka as match referee. The series will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium from 11 to 15 November.

England’s Alexander Wharf, a member of the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires, will stand as on-field umpire for the first ODI alongside Pakistan’s Asif Yaqoob (ICC Emerging Panel of Umpires). Bangladesh’s Saikat Sharfuddoula, also part of the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires, will be the third umpire, while Rashid Riaz (ICC International Panel of Umpires) will serve as the fourth umpire.

For the second ODI on 13 November, Saikat Sharfuddoula will be joined by Faisal Afridi (ICC International Panel of Umpires) as on-field umpires. Alexander Wharf will act as third umpire, while Asif Yaqoob will perform duties of fourth umpire.

The third ODI on 15 November will see Alexander Wharf and Rashid Riaz officiating as on-field umpires, with Saikat Sharfuddoula and Faisal Afridi serving as third and fourth umpires, respectively.

 

[Bewal Express]

We needed some Tests. The shorter formats have no legacy in any bilateral or trilateral series.

 

[Aqib_mustafa]

We needed some Tests. The shorter formats have no legacy in any bilateral or trilateral series.

Well sri lanka is really excting in shoter formats will be a brilliant series to play with them.

 

[Bewal Express]

Well sri lanka is really excting in shoter formats will be a brilliant series to play with them.

Tests are the only bilateral format that has any value. The other 2 formats have no bilateral value and as soon as they are played, they are forgotten

 

[Rana]

Alhamdolillah, another T20 series where we have avoided the man who completely unbalances Pakistan white ball cricket!

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Im pleased no Afghanistan. Didn't want to see their faces on my screen

 

[Devadwal]

Im pleased no Afghanistan. Didn't want to see their faces on my screen

Can bobsy finally score a hundred against his favourite team - Zimbabwe

 

[tahir_dj]

Why PCB hold matches in single ground why not distribute them.

1 pindi
1 lahore
1 multan
1 faislabad

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Can bobsy finally score a hundred against his favourite team - Zimbabwe

I hope not. It will be too much if Sachin loses the world record for most centuries against Zimbabwe

 

[Devadwal]

I hope not. It will be too much if Sachin loses the world record for most centuries against Zimbabwe

Forget about SRT because He has scored most international century against mighty Australia . Ye babar ke level ki bat ni hai.

Can babar score a century against Zimbabwe? This is my question.

 

[TeymurBlake]

T20I line up:

1. Sahibzada Farhan
2. Saim Ayub
3. Usman Khan (WK)
4. Agha Ali Salman (C)
5. Abdul Samad
6. Mohammad Nawaz
7. Faheem Ashraf
8. Mohammad Wasim Jnr
9. Shaheen Shah Afridi
10. Salman Mirza
11. Abrar Ahmed

We need to give Samad a chance & definitely a lengthy one at that, just like Hasan Nawaz deserved.

There will never be a quick fix when it comes to Pakistan teams or selections. Patience will be needed. Hopefully Samad can show something. Would have loved Sufiyaan, Abbas Afridi, Hassan Nawaz in this squad. Babar & Naseem have nothing to prove. We know how "good" they are in T20.

 

[sweep_shot]

T20I line up:

1. Sahibzada Farhan
2. Saim Ayub
3. Usman Khan (WK)
4. Agha Ali Salman (C)
5. Abdul Samad
6. Mohammad Nawaz
7. Faheem Ashraf
8. Mohammad Wasim Jnr
9. Shaheen Shah Afridi
10. Salman Mirza
11. Abrar Ahmed

We need to give Samad a chance & definitely a lengthy one at that, just like Hasan Nawaz deserved.

There will never be a quick fix when it comes to Pakistan teams or selections. Patience will be needed. Hopefully Samad can show something. Would have loved Sufiyaan, Abbas Afridi, Hassan Nawaz in this squad. Babar & Naseem have nothing to prove. We know how "good" they are in T20.

Good XI.

I think Abbas Afridi should be in the T20 side. Also, Agha should be gone from the T20 team maybe.

 

[Ball Blazer]

Sri Lankan High Commissioner Meets Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi; Expresses Satisfaction Over Security Arrangements for Visiting Team
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‎Islamabad, November 12, 2025:

‎Federal Interior Minister and PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi met today with Sri Lankan High Commissioner Rear Admiral (R) Fred Siriweera. Team managers of the Sri Lankan and Pakistani cricket teams, PCB Chief Operating Officer Sameer Ahmed, Chief Commissioner Islamabad, and Inspector General Islamabad Police were also present on the occasion.
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‎During the meeting, the Chief Commissioner and the IG Islamabad Police gave a detailed briefing on the security being provided to the Sri Lankan team. The Sri Lankan High Commissioner expressed deep grief over the loss of precious lives in the recent terrorist attack in Islamabad. He conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and expressed solidarity with the Government of Pakistan.
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‎Talking to the Sri Lankan High Commissioner, Mohsin Naqvi said that the players of the Sri Lankan cricket team are our state guests and all necessary measures have been ensured for their foolproof security. He emphasized that providing a safe environment to the visiting players is the top priority of the government. The Sri Lankan High Commissioner expressed satisfaction over the security arrangements made for the team.