Lahore, October 18, 2025 – Zimbabwe Cricket has confirmed its participation in the upcoming Pakistan T20I Tri-Series 2025, replacing Afghanistan, which withdrew earlier today. The series will also feature Sri Lanka, with matches scheduled to take place in Rawalpindi and Lahore from November 17 to 29.
The tri-nation event marks the first T20I tri-series on Pakistan soil, providing valuable preparation for all three teams ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, set to be hosted jointly by India and Sri Lanka.
The tournament will begin on November 17, with hosts Pakistan facing Zimbabwe at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The next match, between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, will be played on November 19 at the same venue. The action will then move to Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, which will host the remaining five matches, including the final on November 29.
Complete Schedule – Pakistan Tri-Series T20I 2025
• 17 November: Pakistan vs Zimbabwe – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
• 19 November: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
• 22 November: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
• 23 November: Pakistan vs Zimbabwe – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
• 25 November: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
• 27 November: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
• 29 November: Final – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Earlier in the day, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) announced its decision to withdraw from the event following a tragic attack in Paktika province, which claimed the lives of three Afghan cricketers and five others.
The withdrawal comes amid rising tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with both nations engaged in recent cross-border conflicts. Islamabad has urged Kabul to act against militants accused of carrying out attacks inside Pakistan, while the Taliban government denies harboring such groups.
Despite Afghanistan’s absence, the Pakistan T20I Tri-Series 2025 promises exciting cricket action, as Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe prepare for next year’s global tournament.