The T20I Tri-Nation Series featuring Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe will be held in Rawalpindi and Lahore from November 17 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 17 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
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Zimbabwe will then face Sri Lanka on Wednesday, November 19, at the same venue.
The action will then move to Lahore, where Pakistan will play Sri Lanka on Saturday, November 22, followed by a match against Zimbabwe on Sunday, November 23.
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Sri Lanka will later take on Zimbabwe on Tuesday, November 25, before facing Pakistan again in the final league match on Thursday, November 27.
The final of the tri-nation series will be played on Saturday, November 29, between the top two teams from the league stage.
All matches are scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm PST, with the toss set for 6:30 pm.
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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:
17 November: Pakistan vs Zimbabwe – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
19 November: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
22 November: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
23 November: Pakistan vs Zimbabwe – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
25 November: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
27 November: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
29 November: Final – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Where to Watch:
To be announced later.
