Pakistan, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka Set to Compete in Tri-Series
The tri-series features a double round-robin format with matches at Rawalpindi and Lahore, aiming to help teams finalize selections and test young players before the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup.
- Pakistan will stage its first-ever T20 International tri-series featuring Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka from November 17 to 29.
- Designed as preparation for next year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, organisers said the tri-series will help teams finalise combinations and test younger players.
- Lahore will host five T20Is including the tri-series final at Gaddafi Stadium, with organisers describing the competition as a double round-robin format.
- Afghanistan cricket team will play its first-ever T20 matches in Pakistan, while in October/November Pakistan will also host South Africa cricket team for multiple Test, T20I, and ODI matches.
- Sumair Ahmed highlighted PCB's recent hosting record, noting `We look forward to hosting Sri Lanka and Afghanistan for Pakistan's maiden T20I tri-series` after delivering ICC events earlier this year.
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Pakistan to Host Sri Lanka, Afghanistan in Tri-series Ahead of Men's T20 World Cup Next Year
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. "We look forward to hosting Sri Lanka and Afghanistan for Pakistan's maiden T20I tri-series. This event will not only offer excellent preparation for next year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup, but also present fans with exciting cricket across venues," said PCB Chief Operating Officer Sumair Ahmed Syed, as quoted from the official website of ICC. Sports News | Pakistan to Host Sri Lanka, Afghanist…


Pakistan to host Sri Lanka, Afghanistan in tri-series ahead of Men's T20 World Cup next year
"We look forward to hosting Sri Lanka and Afghanistan for Pakistan's maiden T20I tri-series. This event will not only offer excellent preparation for next year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup, but also present fans with exciting cricket across venues," said PCB Chief Operating Officer Sumair Ahmed Syed, as quoted from the official website of ICC.
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