England to Tour Pakistan for ODI Tri-Series With Sri Lanka in October 2026

England will travel to Pakistan in October for a three-team ODI series alongside Sri Lanka. The tournament runs from 18 to 31 October across Rawalpindi and Lahore — England’s return to Pakistan for white-ball cricket after their current Test tour.

The ECB confirmed the series on Wednesday. Pakistan host both sides across seven matches including a final, with all group games and the decider split between Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium and Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

Full Schedule: Pakistan vs England vs Sri Lanka ODI Tri-Series 2026

Pakistan open against Sri Lanka on 18 October before facing England twice — once in Rawalpindi on 20 October and again in Lahore on 25 October. The top two sides from the group stage meet in the final on 31 October at Gaddafi Stadium.

Why This Series Matters

England are currently in Pakistan for a three-Test series, with the first Test underway at Headingley. The October tri-series means England return to Pakistan within weeks of that red-ball campaign ending, making this one of the most concentrated bilateral programmes between the two sides in recent years.

For Pakistan, hosting England and Sri Lanka in Lahore and Rawalpindi gives the home side two shots at England across formats in the same calendar year — a scheduling opportunity that rarely aligns. Gaddafi Stadium’s atmosphere for high-profile ODIs, particularly against England, is among the loudest in world cricket.

Sri Lanka’s inclusion adds genuine competitive depth. They remain one of Asia’s strongest white-ball sides and their presence ensures the group stage carries real stakes beyond the Pakistan-England fixture.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Pakistan vs England ODI tri-series 2026? The series runs from 18 to 31 October 2026, with matches in Rawalpindi and Lahore.

Who is playing in the ODI tri-series in Pakistan in October 2026? Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka. Pakistan host both sides across six group matches and a final at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on 31 October.

Where will the tri-series matches be played? The first three matches are at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The remaining matches, including the final, are at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

How many times do Pakistan play England in the tri-series? Pakistan face England twice in the group stage — 20 October in Rawalpindi and 25 October in Lahore. The two sides could meet again in the final on 31 October if both qualify.