England Cricket Team Arrives in Pakistan for ODI Tri-Series 2026

England’s cricket team has arrived in Pakistan for the seven-match ODI tri-series featuring Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The tournament will run from October 18 to 31, with matches scheduled in Rawalpindi and Lahore. Pakistan will face Sri Lanka in the opening match on Sunday.

England’s 33-member contingent, including its 16-player ODI squad, arrived in Islamabad today, according to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Officials welcomed the visiting team before it moved to a local hotel under security arrangements.

The team is scheduled to train at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium as it prepares for the series. Pakistan has already begun preparations under captain Shaheen Shah Afridi, with the squad holding training sessions at the same venue.

Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka ODI Tri-Series Schedule

The tournament will follow a double round-robin format, with each team playing the other sides twice before the top two teams meet in the final.

The opening three matches will take place at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The teams will then move to Lahore for the remaining league fixtures and the final at Gaddafi Stadium.

The tri-series is part of Pakistan’s busy home international schedule. Following the tournament, Sri Lanka will remain in the country for a three-day match in Islamabad and a two-Test series against Pakistan in November.