The T20I Tri-Nation Series featuring Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe will be held in Rawalpindi from November 18 to 29.
The series will serve as an important preparation event for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup scheduled next year in India and Sri Lanka.
The series will begin with Pakistan taking on Zimbabwe in the opening match on November 18 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
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All seven T20I matches, including the final, will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Each match is scheduled to start at 6:00 pm local time, with the toss taking place at 5:30 pm.
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The final of the tri-nation series will be played on Saturday, November 29, between the top two teams from the league stage.
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All three teams have announced their squads for the tri-series, featuring a blend of experienced players and promising young talents.
All squads announced for T20I Tri-Series:
Pakistan: 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, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan (wicket-keeper), Usman Tariq.
Reserves: Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Muqeem
Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (captain), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Kamil Mishara, Dasun Shanaka (vice-captain), Kamindu Mendis, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Asitha Fernando, Eshan Malinga.
Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza (captain), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Graeme Cremer, Bradley Evans, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa, Wellington Masakadza, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Newman Nyamhuri, Brendan Taylor.
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Head-to-Head Records:
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka (T20Is): 24 matches – Pakistan 14 wins, Sri Lanka 10 wins.
Pakistan vs Zimbabwe (T20Is): 21 matches – Pakistan 18 wins, Zimbabwe 3 wins.
After the tri-series, Pakistan will participate in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled early next year.
In the last encounter against Sri Lanka during the ACC Asia Cup 2025, Pakistan ended Sri Lanka’s five-match winning streak against them by successfully chasing a modest target of 134 runs.
Meanwhile, Zimbabwe emerged victorious in their most recent clash with Pakistan.
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In the third match of the 2024 T20I series in Bulawayo, which Pakistan had already secured after winning the first two games, Zimbabwe fought hard to clinch a nail-biting victory in the final over.
Tri-Series schedule:
| Date | Day | Match | Venue | Location |
| 18-Nov | Tuesday | Pakistan vs Zimbabwe | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | Rawalpindi |
| 19-Nov | Wednesday | Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | Rawalpindi |
| 20-Nov | Thursday | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | Rawalpindi |
| 21-Nov | Friday | Pakistan vs Zimbabwe | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | Rawalpindi |
| 22-Nov | Saturday | Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | Rawalpindi |
| 23-Nov | Sunday | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | Rawalpindi |
| 24-Nov | Monday | Final | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | Rawalpindi |
Where to Watch:
The series will be broadcast live on PTV Sports and PCB YouTube channel in Pakistan.
