Sri Lanka Tour of Pakistan 2026 Schedule, Squads, Fixtures, Dates, Venues and More
The Sri Lanka Tour of Pakistan 2026 will run from October to November and features international cricket across T20Is, ODIs and Tests. Sri Lanka will begin the tour with a three-match T20I series against Pakistan in Rawalpindi from October 9 to 13. The teams will then participate in an ODI tri-series alongside England before meeting again for a two-match ICC World Test Championship series in November.
The bilateral Pakistan-Sri Lanka component contains three T20Is and two Tests, while the wider tour also includes Sri Lanka’s matches in the ODI tri-series. The Test series is part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle, making the November matches particularly important for both sides.
Pakistan will host the tour entirely in Punjab and Islamabad, with Rawalpindi and Lahore staging the international matches and Islamabad hosting the three-day practice game.
Several squads have already been confirmed. Pakistan announced its T20I and ODI squads on October 5, while Sri Lanka announced its T20I squad on October 2 and ODI squad on October 4. The Test squads have not yet been officially announced.
Sri Lanka Tour of Pakistan 2026 Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tour | Sri Lanka Tour of Pakistan 2026 |
| Edition | 2026 |
| Teams | Pakistan and Sri Lanka |
| Host Country | Pakistan |
| Format | T20I, ODI and Test |
| Tour Start | October 9, 2026 |
| Tour End | November 21, 2026 |
| Bilateral T20Is | 3 |
| Bilateral Tests | 2 |
| ODI Tri-Series | Pakistan, Sri Lanka and England |
| Practice Match | 3-day match |
| Main Venues | Rawalpindi, Lahore and Islamabad |
| Organizing Body | Pakistan Cricket Board |
| Test Championship | ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 |
Pakistan Cricket Board’s official international schedule confirms the three T20Is, three-day match and two Tests, while the ODI tri-series involving Pakistan, Sri Lanka and England is scheduled separately within the same tour window.
Participating Teams
Pakistan
Pakistan are the hosts and will play Sri Lanka in three T20Is and two Tests. They will also participate in the seven-match ODI tri-series with Sri Lanka and England.
Pakistan’s T20I side will be led by Sahibzada Farhan, while Shaheen Shah Afridi has been named captain of the ODI team.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka will play all three formats during the Pakistan tour. Kusal Mendis has been named captain of both the T20I and ODI squads announced for the tour.
The two sides will also meet in two Tests forming part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27.
England
England are not part of the bilateral Sri Lanka-Pakistan T20I or Test series. However, they join Pakistan and Sri Lanka for the ODI tri-series scheduled from October 18 to 31.
Sri Lanka Tour of Pakistan 2026 Complete Schedule
The bilateral Sri Lanka-Pakistan schedule consists of three T20Is and two Tests. The tour also includes Sri Lanka’s participation in the ODI tri-series and a three-day practice match.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka T20I Series
| Match | Date | Time | Teams | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | October 9, 2026 | Not officially confirmed in the cited schedule | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| 2nd T20I | October 11, 2026 | Not officially confirmed in the cited schedule | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| 3rd T20I | October 13, 2026 | Not officially confirmed in the cited schedule | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
All three T20Is are scheduled at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. PCB’s official schedule confirms the dates and venue.
Pakistan-Sri Lanka ODI Tri-Series
The ODI competition also features England. Sri Lanka’s matches in the tournament are:
| Match | Date | Teams | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | October 18, 2026 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| 3rd ODI | October 22, 2026 | Sri Lanka vs England | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| 5th ODI | October 27, 2026 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 6th ODI | October 29, 2026 | Sri Lanka vs England | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Final | October 31, 2026 | TBC vs TBC | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
The final is dependent on the teams qualifying from the league stage, so Sri Lanka’s participation in the final was not confirmed when the schedule was published.
Three-Day Practice Match
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| November 4-6, 2026 | Three-day practice match | Islamabad |
This is a preparation match before the two-match Test series and is not one of the two official World Test Championship Tests.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Test Series
| Match | Date | Time | Teams | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Test | November 9-13, 2026 | Not officially confirmed in the cited schedule | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| 2nd Test | November 17-21, 2026 | Not officially confirmed in the cited schedule | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
The two Tests are part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27.
Venues
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host all three T20Is between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. It will also host the opening two matches of the ODI tri-series and the first Test in November.
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Gaddafi Stadium will stage the latter part of the ODI tri-series, including the final, and will host the second Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Islamabad
Islamabad is the location for the three-day practice match scheduled for November 4-6.
The official PCB schedule confirms Rawalpindi, Lahore and Islamabad as the venues used during the tour.
Team Squads
Pakistan T20I Squad
Pakistan announced a 15-member T20I squad on October 5, 2026:
- Sahibzada Farhan — Captain
- Abdul Samad
- Abrar Ahmed
- Arafat Minhas
- Fakhar Zaman
- Hasan Nawaz
- Muhammad Imran Randhawa
- Khawaja Nafay — Wicketkeeper
- Maaz Sadaqat
- Naseem Shah
- Razaullah
- Saim Ayub
- Mohammad Salman Mirza
- Shadab Khan
- Sufiyan Moqim
Sahibzada Farhan has been appointed captain for the three-match T20I series.
Sri Lanka T20I Squad
Sri Lanka announced a 15-member T20I squad:
- Kamil Mishara
- Sineth Jayawardena
- Kusal Mendis — Captain
- Lahiru Udara
- Sahan Arachchige
- Kamindu Mendis
- Dasun Shanaka
- Chamindu Wickramasinghe
- Dunith Wellalage
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Vijayakanth Viyaskanth
- Binura Fernando
- Nuwan Thushara
- Eshan Malinga
- Dushmantha Chameera — Subject to fitness
The squad was announced by Sri Lanka Cricket on October 2, with the team scheduled to depart for Pakistan on October 4.
Pakistan ODI Squad
Pakistan’s 16-member ODI squad for the tri-series is:
- Shaheen Shah Afridi — Captain
- Abrar Ahmed
- Salman Ali Agha
- Arafat Minhas
- Babar Azam
- Faheem Ashraf
- Fakhar Zaman
- Muhammad Ghazi Ghori — Wicketkeeper
- Haris Rauf
- Hasan Nawaz
- Naseem Shah
- Razaullah
- Saad Baig — Wicketkeeper
- Saim Ayub
- Shadab Khan
- Sufiyan Moqim
Shaheen Shah Afridi will lead Pakistan in the ODI tri-series.
Sri Lanka ODI Squad
Sri Lanka’s 16-member squad for the ODI tri-series is:
- Pathum Nissanka
- Avishka Fernando
- Kamil Mishara
- Kusal Mendis — Captain
- Pavan Rathnayake
- Sahan Arachchige
- Kamindu Mendis
- Janith Liyanage
- Dasun Shanaka
- Dunith Wellalage
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Sachindu Colombage
- Dushmantha Chameera
- Asitha Fernando
- Dilshan Madushanka
- Eshan Malinga
Sri Lanka Cricket noted that Pathum Nissanka will travel with the team only if he is declared medically fit.
Test Squads
The Pakistan and Sri Lanka Test squads for the November 2026 World Test Championship series have not yet been officially announced in the latest sources checked.
No probable Test squad is included here in accordance with the official-squad rule.
Team Captains
| Team | Format | Captain |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | T20I | Sahibzada Farhan |
| Sri Lanka | T20I | Kusal Mendis |
| Pakistan | ODI | Shaheen Shah Afridi |
| Sri Lanka | ODI | Kusal Mendis |
| Pakistan | Test | Not yet officially confirmed for this series |
| Sri Lanka | Test | Not yet officially confirmed for this series |
The T20I and ODI captains are confirmed in the respective squad announcements.
Tournament Format
The tour contains three separate international competitions or match blocks rather than one single tournament.
T20I Series
Pakistan and Sri Lanka will play three T20Is from October 9 to 13. All three matches are scheduled in Rawalpindi.
ODI Tri-Series
Pakistan, Sri Lanka and England will contest a seven-match ODI tri-series from October 18 to 31. Each side plays four league matches, after which the top two teams meet in the final.
The first three matches are scheduled in Rawalpindi before the competition moves to Lahore for the remaining league fixtures and final.
Test Series
The tour concludes with a two-Test series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Both matches are part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27.
The first Test begins on November 9 in Rawalpindi and the second starts on November 17 in Lahore.
Important Rules
The two Tests form part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27, so the results contribute to the teams’ WTC campaigns.
The ODI tri-series uses a league format involving Pakistan, Sri Lanka and England, with the top two sides advancing to the October 31 final.
The three-day match in Islamabad is a practice fixture and does not form part of the official Test series.
Key Players to Watch
Sahibzada Farhan — Pakistan
Farhan has been named Pakistan’s T20I captain for the series. His appointment follows a strong 2026 period in which he also played a major role against Sri Lanka at the T20 World Cup. He scored 100 in Pakistan’s five-run Super Eight win over Sri Lanka in Kandy.
Shaheen Shah Afridi — Pakistan
Shaheen will captain Pakistan in the ODI tri-series and remains one of the team’s principal fast-bowling options. His leadership will be particularly important during the October ODI matches.
Kusal Mendis — Sri Lanka
Mendis has been named captain of both Sri Lanka’s T20I and ODI squads. His dual-format leadership makes him one of the central figures of Sri Lanka’s white-ball campaign in Pakistan.
Maheesh Theekshana — Sri Lanka
Theekshana has been selected in both Sri Lanka’s T20I and ODI squads and provides an important spin option across the white-ball part of the tour.
Mohammad Abbas — Pakistan
Abbas enters the Test series after a strong showing during Pakistan’s 2026 Test campaign. ICC reported that he had taken 13 wickets in the England series before the Sri Lanka assignment.
Sonal Dinusha — Sri Lanka
Dinusha has emerged as one of Sri Lanka’s leading Test performers in the current World Test Championship cycle. He had scored 606 runs in the cycle by September 2026 and was named ICC Men’s Player of the Month for August after his performances against India.
Key Matches
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka — 1st T20I
The October 9 opener begins the bilateral tour and starts a three-match T20I series in Rawalpindi.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka — 1st ODI
The October 18 match is the opening game of the ODI tri-series and brings Pakistan and Sri Lanka together immediately after the T20I portion of the tour.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka — 5th ODI
The October 27 match in Lahore is the second Pakistan-Sri Lanka meeting in the ODI tri-series league stage.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka — 1st Test
The first WTC Test starts on November 9 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. It begins the longest-format portion of the bilateral tour.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka — 2nd Test
The second Test begins on November 17 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and is the final scheduled bilateral match of the tour.
Records and History
The most recent major Pakistan-Sri Lanka men’s T20I meeting came at the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, where Pakistan won by five runs in Kandy. Sahibzada Farhan scored 100 from 60 balls, while Sri Lanka finished on 207/6 after Pakistan posted 212/8.
In the current ICC World Test Championship cycle, Sri Lanka entered September in seventh place with one win from six Tests and a points percentage of 33.33. Sonal Dinusha was their leading run-scorer with 606 runs and Asitha Fernando their leading wicket-taker with 25 wickets at that point.
Pakistan, meanwhile, were ninth with a points percentage of 4.63 after nine Tests. Their leading run-scorer in the cycle was Shan Masood with 546 runs, while Mohammad Abbas had taken 41 wickets.
The November series therefore has direct relevance to both teams’ WTC campaigns.
Important Dates
- October 4, 2026: Sri Lanka scheduled to arrive in Pakistan
- October 9: 1st T20I, Rawalpindi
- October 11: 2nd T20I, Rawalpindi
- October 13: 3rd T20I, Rawalpindi
- October 18: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, ODI tri-series, Rawalpindi
- October 22: Sri Lanka vs England, ODI tri-series, Rawalpindi
- October 27: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, ODI tri-series, Lahore
- October 29: Sri Lanka vs England, ODI tri-series, Lahore
- October 31: ODI tri-series final, Lahore
- November 4-6: Three-day practice match, Islamabad
- November 9-13: 1st Test, Rawalpindi
- November 17-21: 2nd Test, Lahore
- November 21: Sri Lanka’s scheduled tour concludes
The dates and venues are based on the latest PCB schedule and official Sri Lanka Cricket announcements.
What to Expect
The Sri Lanka Tour of Pakistan 2026 covers a substantial period of international cricket, beginning with three T20Is before moving into the ODI tri-series with England and concluding with two World Test Championship matches.
The white-ball section already has confirmed squads for both teams. Sahibzada Farhan will lead Pakistan in the T20Is, Shaheen Shah Afridi will captain the ODI side, and Kusal Mendis will lead Sri Lanka in both formats.
The Test portion has a different significance because it contributes directly to the WTC 2025-27 standings. Pakistan entered the final quarter of the cycle at the bottom of the standings after a difficult England tour, while Sri Lanka were seventh after their recent series against India.
The October ODI tri-series also provides an important bridge between the T20Is and Tests, with England joining the two touring/host sides.
FAQs
When does the Sri Lanka Tour of Pakistan 2026 start?
The bilateral tour begins on October 9, 2026, when Pakistan and Sri Lanka meet in the first T20I at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
How many T20Is will Pakistan and Sri Lanka play?
Pakistan and Sri Lanka will play three T20Is, on October 9, 11 and 13, all in Rawalpindi.
Will Sri Lanka play ODIs during the Pakistan tour?
Yes. Sri Lanka will participate in an ODI tri-series involving Pakistan and England from October 18 to 31.
When is the Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Test series?
The first Test is scheduled for November 9-13 in Rawalpindi, followed by the second Test from November 17-21 in Lahore.
Who is Pakistan’s T20I captain against Sri Lanka?
Sahibzada Farhan has been appointed Pakistan’s T20I captain for the three-match series.
Who is Sri Lanka’s captain for the Pakistan tour?
Kusal Mendis has been named captain of Sri Lanka’s T20I and ODI squads for the Pakistan tour.
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