The tri-series will open on November 17 with Pakistan facing Afghanistan at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, also marking Afghanistan\u2019s maiden T20I game in Pakistan. Afghanistan have previously played five ODIs in Pakistan, the most recent being against Australia during the ICC Champions Trophy in February this year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
On November 19, Sri Lanka will meet Afghanistan at Rawalpindi, before the action shifts to Lahore. The remaining five T20Is, including the final on November 29, will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe look forward to hosting Sri Lanka and Afghanistan for Pakistan\u2019s maiden T20I tri-series. This event will not only offer excellent preparation for next year\u2019s ICC Men\u2019s T20 World Cup, but also present fans with exciting cricket across venues.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cEarlier this year, PCB successfully delivered the ICC Champions Trophy and the ICC Women\u2019s Cricket World Cup Qualifier. These achievements underline our capacity and readiness to host back-to-back international events at the highest level,\u201d said Sumair Ahmed Syed, PCB\u2019s Chief Operating Officer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Before the T20I tri-series, Pakistan will also host South Africa from October 12 to November 8 for two World Test Championship games and three T20Is to be played in Lahore and Rawalpindi. It is followed by the two teams facing off in three ODIs to be played in Faisalabad.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
T20I tri-series Schedule:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
November 17 \u2013 Pakistan v Afghanistan, Rawalpindi<\/p>\r\n\r\n
November 19 \u2013 Sri Lanka v Afghanistan, Rawalpindi<\/p>\r\n\r\n
November 22 \u2013 Pakistan v Sri Lanka, Lahore<\/p>\r\n\r\n
November 23 \u2013 Pakistan v Afghanistan, Lahore<\/p>\r\n\r\n
November 25 \u2013 Sri Lanka v Afghanistan, Lahore<\/p>\r\n\r\n
November 23 \u2013 Pakistan v Afghanistan, Lahore<\/p>\r\n\r\n
November 29 \u2013 Final, Lahore<\/p>\r\n\r\n