England’s one-day international squad arrived in Pakistan on Friday, touching down at Islamabad International Airport ahead of a tri-nation series that will also feature Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Officials from the Pakistan Cricket Board received the visiting players on arrival. The English contingent subsequently made its way to the team hotel and is set to hold its first practice session at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
Tournament Format and Schedule
The series opens on October 18, when hosts Pakistan meet Sri Lanka at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Pakistan and England then square off at the same venue on October 20, setting up an early showdown between two of the sport’s leading sides.
Matches will be staged across two venues, with Rawalpindi and Lahore sharing hosting duties. The final is scheduled for October 31 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, where the tournament champion will be crowned.
What to Watch
- Opening fixture: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, October 18, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
- Marquee clash: Pakistan vs England, October 20, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
- Final: October 31, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
The arrival of England’s squad marks the latest chapter in a busy international calendar for Pakistan, which continues to draw top-tier touring sides to its home venues in Rawalpindi and Lahore.
