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PCB announces schedule for Pakistan-Australia ODI series 2026

Pakistan vs Australia ODI Series
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Australia to arrive in Islamabad on May 23 ahead of three-match ODI series
First ODI at Rawalpindi on May 30 followed by two matches at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore
Australia's first bilateral ODI tour of Pakistan since March and April 2022
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The Pakistan Cricket Board has officially announced the schedule for the upcoming three-match ODI series between Pakistan and Australia, bringing exciting news for cricket fans across the country.

According to the PCB, Australia will arrive in Islamabad on May 23 ahead of what promises to be a highly anticipated bilateral series.

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The opening ODI of the series will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday, May 30, marking the start of a thrilling contest between the two sides.

The series will then shift to Lahore where the second and third ODIs will be held at the Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday, June 2, and Thursday, June 4, respectively.

All three matches are scheduled to begin at 4:30pm PST with the toss taking place at 4:00pm.

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The series holds special significance as it will be Australia’s first bilateral ODI tour of Pakistan since March and April 2022.

However, Australia did visit Pakistan earlier this year in January and February for a three-match T20I series which the hosts won convincingly 3-0 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

Pakistan have also defeated Australia in their last two ODI series both home and away.

Australia also featured in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 matches held in Pakistan, including a five-wicket victory against England at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore in February.

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It is worth noting that a number of key Australian white-ball players may not be available for the Pakistan series as they will be occupied with their Indian Premier League commitments.

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The IPL regular season is scheduled to wrap up on May 24 with the final set to take place in Ahmedabad on May 31.

However players whose IPL teams fail to make it through to the playoff stages could potentially be available to link up with the Australian squad in time for the Pakistan series.

Series Schedule:

Match Day Date Venue Time
1st ODI Saturday 30-May Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium 4:30pm PST
2nd ODI Tuesday 2-Jun Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore 4:30pm PST
3rd ODI Thursday 4-Jun Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

4:30pm PST

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