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Pakistan tri-series 2026, all you need to know: Full schedule, squads, venues and match timings for the ODI tri-series

Pakistan will host a high-stakes ODI tri-series in October 2026, featuring England and Sri Lanka in a round-robin format before a two-team final. The tournament kicks off on October 18 in Rawalpindi, with all matches scheduled for 1:30 PM local time (2:00 PM IST).

Shaheen Shah Afridi will lead Pakistan, while key players like Babar Azam will be central to their campaign, though Mohammad Rizwan is notably absent due to an ongoing investigation. Sri Lanka’s lineup includes recalled players like Avishka Fernando and injury replacement Sahan Arachchige, while England will miss Jos Buttler and Jacob Bethell due to injuries, with Sam Curran returning after a groin issue.

The league stage will see each team face the others twice, culminating in a final on October 31 in Lahore, with the top two qualifiers advancing.

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