After winning the T20I series against Sri Lanka 2-1, Pakistan will host an ODI tri-series, also including England, from October 18. Here's all you need to know about the series.
The Pakistan ODI tri-series, featuring England and Sri Lanka, gets underway on October 18 in Rawalpindi, with the final scheduled for October 31 in Lahore. All three teams will play each other twice in the league stage before the top-two sides lock horns in the final.
Shaheen Shah Afridi will continue to lead Pakistan, and will have Babar Azam by his side. Mohammad Rizwan, however, was left out due to an ongoing probe against him by Pakistan's National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency.
Sri Lanka have recalled Avishka Fernando, who has not played an ODI since February 2025. Sahan Arachchige is a part of this tour as a replacement for the injured Wanindu Hasaranga.
England will be without their star batter Jos Buttler, who underwent a surgery for hamstring injury, as well as Jacob Bethell due to a knee injury. Sam Curran returns to the side after missing the Sri Lanka series with a groin injury while Sonny Baker and James Comes are also included.
Also read: ICC men’s T20I team rankings: Updated table after Pakistan’s 2-1 series win over Sri Lanka
Pakistan ODI Tri-Nation Series 2026: Full squads
Pakistan
Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Abrar Ahmed, Salman Agha, Arafat Minhas, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori (wk), Haris Rauf, Hasan Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Razaullah, Saad Baig (wk), Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Sufiyan Moqim.
England
Harry Brook (c), Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton (wk), James Coles, Jordan Cox (wk), Mason Crane, Henry Crocombe, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Josh Tongue.
Sri Lanka
Kusal Mendis (c & wk), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kamil Mishara, Pavan Rathnayake, Sahan Arachchige, Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Sachindu Colombage, Dushmantha Chameera, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka, Eshan Malinga.
Pakistan ODI Tri-Nation Series 2026: Schedule & Venues
All the matches start at 1.30pm local time (2pm IST, 9.30am UK).
| Match | Date | Teams | Venue | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Match (D/N) | October 18, 2026 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Rawalpindi | 1.30pm |
| 2nd Match (D/N) | October 20, 2026 | Pakistan vs England | Rawalpindi | 1.30pm |
| 3rd Match (D/N) | October 22, 2026 | England vs Sri Lanka | Rawalpindi | 1.30pm |
| 4th Match (D/N) | October 25, 2026 | Pakistan vs England | Lahore | 1.30pm |
| 5th Match (D/N) | October 27, 2026 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Lahore | 1.30pm |
| 6th Match (D/N) | October 29, 2026 | England vs Sri Lanka | Lahore | 1.30pm |
| Final (D/N) | October 31, 2026 | TBA vs TBA | Lahore | 1.30pm |
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