Zimbabwe replaces Afghanistan in Pakistan’s T20I tri-series featuring Sri Lanka
October 18, 2025 10:45 pm
Zimbabwe Cricket has confirmed its participation in the upcoming T20 International tri-series hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board, alongside Sri Lanka.
The series will take place in Rawalpindi and Lahore from 17 to 29 November.
This will mark the first-ever T20I tri-series to be played on Pakistani soil, offering all three teams valuable preparation ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, set to be jointly staged in India and Sri Lanka next year.
The tri-series will commence on 17 November, with hosts Pakistan taking on Zimbabwe at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The second fixture will also be played at the same venue on 19 November, when Sri Lanka take on Zimbabwe.
Following the two matches in Rawalpindi, the action will shift to Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, which will stage the remaining five matches, including the final on 29 November.
Earlier today, Afghanistan expressed their inability to participate in the tournament.
Afghanistan’s withdrawal follows recent border clashes between the two neighbouring nations.
Reports indicated that, in light of the situation, the PCB swiftly approached the Zimbabwe Cricket Board to fill the vacancy, ensuring the tri-series could proceed without disruption.
T20I Tri-Series (Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe)
17 November – Pakistan v Zimbabwe, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
19 November – Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
22 November – Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
23 November – Pakistan v Zimbabwe, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
25 November – Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
27 November – Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
29 November – Final, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
--With Agencies Inputs
