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Pakistan Hosts England and Sri Lanka in ODI Tri-Series Ahead of 2027 World Cup

Pakistan begins its home ODI season with a tri-series featuring England and Sri Lanka, culminating in a Lahore final on October 31.

Sources: Yahoo Sports, Dawn, The Island3 sources ↓|· 1 min read
Pakistan Hosts England and Sri Lanka in ODI Tri-Series Ahead of 2027 World Cup
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KEY POINTS

  • Pakistan hosts England and Sri Lanka in an ODI tri-series from October 18 to 31.
  • The final will be held in Lahore on October 31 as preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
  • Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 37 runs in its opening match on Sunday.
  • England will play Pakistan in the second match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.

Pakistan is hosting England and Sri Lanka in an ODI tri-series from October 18 to 31, with the final scheduled for Lahore. The tournament serves as preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup and marks the second consecutive year Pakistan has hosted such a series.

England head coach Brendon McCullum warned his team they must adapt quickly to subcontinent conditions to compete against Pakistan and Sri Lanka. He stated that playing in this part of the world requires doing things differently and that England is eager to test itself against two strong opponents.

“Pakistan's a very strong side. When you come to this part of the world, you have to do things differently.”

— Brendon McCullum

Pakistan opened its campaign with a 37-run victory over Sri Lanka on Sunday. Salman Ali Agha scored an unbeaten 107 off 90 balls, helping the hosts post 305 before their pace attack bowled Sri Lanka out for 268.

England will face Pakistan in the second match of the tri-series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. The top two teams from the double round-robin stage will qualify for the final on October 31.

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