Pakistan to host Sri Lanka & Afghanistan in T20I tri-series ahead of T20 World Cup 2026

In an interesting turn of events, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is all set to host its first-ever T20I tri-series involving Sri Lanka and Afghanistan in Pakistan ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which is scheduled to be played next year in India and Sri Lanka.

Moving into the details of the tri-series, the first game is between Pakistan and Afghanistan on November 17 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. While Afghanistan have competed in five ODIs in Pakistan, this will be their first-ever T20I in the country. 

While Rawalpindi will host two matches, the action then shifts to Lahore, which will host five matches, including the grand finale on November 29. 

Currently, Pakistan is in preparation for the Asia Cup campaign, which involves a total of eight teams in the showpiece event. Later, they will host South Africa for an all-format series in October and November.

"We look forward to hosting Sri Lanka and Afghanistan for Pakistan’s maiden T20I tri-series. This event will not only offer excellent preparation for next year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, but also present fans with exciting cricket across venues,” PCB Chief Operating Officer Sumair Ahmed Syed said.

On Sunday, September 7, Pakistan defeated Afghanistan by 75 runs in the T20I tri-series final to lift the title. They will take on their arch-rivals India on Sunday, September 14 in the upcoming Asia Cup campaign. 

Pakistan vs Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka T20I Tri-Series Schedule

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

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