🏏 Major Cricket Series in Pakistan (2025)
1. Pakistan vs South Africa – Home Series (October–November 2025)
- Format: 2 Tests + 3 T20Is + 3 ODIs
- Dates & Venues:
- 1st Test: 12–16 October, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- 2nd Test: 20–24 October, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
- T20Is: 28 Oct (Rawalpindi), 31 Oct & 1 Nov (Lahore)
- ODIs: 4 Nov, 6 Nov, 8 Nov at Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
- Significance:
- Starts Pakistan’s 2025–27 World Test Championship cycle.
- South Africa’s first red-ball series in Pakistan since 2021.
- Faisalabad returns to hosting international cricket after ~17 years.
2. 2025 Pakistan T20I Tri-Nation Series (November 2025)
A major highlight of 2025 is the Pakistan T20I Tri-Series, featuring Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. Scheduled from
17–29 November 2025, this tournament brings fast-paced cricket, unpredictable matchups, and rising stars from all three countries.
- Teams: Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe
- Format: T20 Internationals, double round-robin + Final
- Dates: 18–29 November 2025
- Venues: Rawalpindi and Lahore (per schedule)
- Purpose: Preparation for the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup.
Pakistani T20I Squad (Tri-Series vs Sri Lanka & Zimbabwe):
- Salman Ali Agha (c)
- Abdul Samad
- Abrar Ahmed
- Babar Azam
- Faheem Ashraf
- Fakhar Zaman
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Mohammad Wasim Jr
- Mohammad Salman Mirza
- Naseem Shah
- Sahibzada Farhan (wk)
- Saim Ayub
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
- Usman Khan (wk)
- Usman Tariq
Sri Lanka T20I Squad (Tri-Series vs Pakistan & Zimbabwe):
- 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
Pakistani ODI Squad (vs Sri Lanka):
- Shaheen Shah Afridi (c)
- Abrar Ahmed
- Babar Azam
- Faheem Ashraf
- Faisal Akram
- Fakhar Zaman
- Haris Rauf
- Haseebullah
- Hussain Talat
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Mohammad Rizwan (wk)
- Mohammad Wasim Jr
- Naseem Shah
- Saim Ayub
- Salman Ali Agha
Sri Lanka ODI Squads (vs Pakistan):
- 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
- Eshan Malinga
3. Pakistan vs Bangladesh – 5-Match T20 Series (May–June 2025)
- Format: Five T20 Internationals
- Dates & Venues:
- May 25 & 27: Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
- May 30, June 1 & June 3: Lahore
- Notes: This replaces a previously planned ODI series — both boards agreed to focus on T20s, likely in context of T20 World Cup prep.
📚 Key Domestic Cricket in Pakistan (2025–26 Season)
- 2025–26 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy
- First-class (4-day) competition.
- Runs from 6 October – 3 December 2025.
- 10 regional teams competing.
- 2025–26 National T20 Cup
- Domestic T20 tournament.
- Scheduled from 1 March to 12 March 2026, at Iqbal Stadium (Faisalabad).
- 2024–25 President’s Trophy
- First-class (4-day) domestic tournament.
- Ran from 8 January to 8 March 2025.
🔮 Long-Term / Future Series (Outlook)
- Pakistan’s Future Tours Programme (FTP) 2023–2027 has been published by the PCB, and it outlines many international tours coming up. (Pakistan Cricket Board)
- According to PCB’s plan, they aim to host 10 Test-playing nations during this period, which will boost international cricket in the country. (Pakistan Cricket Board)
- More tri-series are part of the plan to keep the calendar busy and commercially viable. (Pakistan Cricket Board)
⚠️ Important Context & Considerations
- Security & Venue Changes: Recently, the PCB moved the entire T20 tri-series (Nov 2025) to Rawalpindi due to security concerns following an Islamabad bombing.
- Preparation for Major Events: Many of these series are strategically placed to prepare Pakistan for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
- Domestic Overhaul: PCB is re-structuring domestic tournaments to improve competitiveness and pipeline for talent. (e.g., re-formatted T20 Cup)
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