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.

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)

1. 2025–26 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy
   • First-class (4-day) competition.
   • Runs from 6 October – 3 December 2025.
   • 10 regional teams competing.
2. 2025–26 National T20 Cup
   • Domestic T20 tournament.
   • Scheduled from 1 March to 12 March 2026, at Iqbal Stadium (Faisalabad).
3. 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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