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Pakistan hosts England and Sri Lanka in ODI tri-series opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 6:26 AM

Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Pakistan hosts England and Sri Lanka in ODI tri-series opener

Summary

Pakistan starts its ODI tri-series against England and Sri Lanka on October 18 in Lahore. This series serves as preparation ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup, taking place in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. In the previous tri-series hosted by Pakistan in February 2025, New Zealand emerged as champions. Pakistan has previously hosted 44 tri-series, finishing as champions in four of them but losing the finals of both they held. The current series is vital for selecting the final squad for the upcoming World Cup.

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By the Numbers

•Tri-series lasts from October 18 to 31, culminating in Lahore.
•Pakistan last hosted a tri-series in February 2025, won by New Zealand.
•The series will be Pakistan's second consecutive ODI tri-series after a long break.
•Pakistan aims to finalize its squad ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.

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6:26 AMYahoo Sports — When did Pakistan last host an ODI tri-series? Shaheen Afridi and Co. set to face England and Sri Lanka at home

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With the ongoing tri-series in Pakistan getting all the noise, here's a look at when they last hosted a triangular series and what this current series means for their World Cup prep.
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