England set to play Pakistan and Sri Lanka in October tri-series
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 10:46 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
England will compete against Pakistan and Sri Lanka in a one-day international tri-series in Lahore and Rawalpindi starting 18 October. Each team will face the others twice, with the top two advancing to the final on 31 October. This marks England's first ODI tri-series since 2015, following successful series wins against India and Sri Lanka earlier this year. The matches will take place in two venues, culminating in the final in Lahore, and precede a busy schedule including ODIs and T20s against Australia in November.
- •Tri-series begins on 18 October with Pakistan facing Sri Lanka.
- •England plays Pakistan on 20 October in Rawalpindi.
- •England's last ODI tri-series was in 2015 against Australia and India.
- •Final match is scheduled for 31 October in Lahore.
- •Following the tri-series, England will face Australia in November.
- 11:55 AMYahoo Sports — England & Sri Lanka tri-series in Pakistan 2026
- 10:46 PMYahoo Sports — Pakistan to host England, Sri Lanka in six-match ODI Tri-Series
- 12:31 PMYahoo Sports — England to face Pakistan and Sri Lanka in tri-series
- 12:31 PMBBC Sport — England to face Pakistan and Sri Lanka in tri-series
"Pakistan will host England and Sri Lanka in a six-match ODI tri-series from October 18 to 31, with games in Rawalpindi and Lahore. The tournament will begin with Pakistan facing Sri Lanka, while the final will be played in Lahore. The busy schedule also includes Sri Lanka’s T20Is and a two-Test series against Pakistan in November.
"England will play Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Lahore and Rawalpindi in a one-day international tri-series in October.
"England will play Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Lahore and Rawalpindi in a one-day international tri-series in October.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 11:55 AMEngland & Sri Lanka tri-series in Pakistan 2026
Fixtures for the ODI tri-series, hosted by Pakistan and also involving England and Sri Lanka.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 10:46 PMPakistan to host England, Sri Lanka in six-match ODI Tri-Series
Pakistan will host England and Sri Lanka in a six-match ODI tri-series from October 18 to 31, with games in Rawalpindi and Lahore. The tournament will begin with Pakistan facing Sri Lanka, while the final will be played in Lahore. The busy schedule also includes Sri Lanka’s T20Is and a two-Test series against Pakistan in November.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 12:31 PMEngland to face Pakistan and Sri Lanka in tri-series
England will play Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Lahore and Rawalpindi in a one-day international tri-series in October.
- BBC SportAug 19, 2026, 12:31 PMEngland to face Pakistan and Sri Lanka in tri-series
England will play Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Lahore and Rawalpindi in a one-day international tri-series in October.
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