Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi and his teammates prepare to face England in Lahore, where Pakistan will wear pink kits for breast cancer awareness.

Pakistan Face England in Lahore ODI, Wear Pink Kits for Breast Cancer Awareness

Pakistan Prepare for England Clash Following Sri Lanka’s Historic ODI Chase

By News Desk On Oct 25, 2026

LAHORE: (Sports Desk) – The report needs one important correction before publication: Pakistan’s captain is Shaheen Shah Afridi, not Shahid Afridi, according to the squad listed in the supplied copy. I’ve used Shaheen Shah Afridi below and retained the match details as provided.

Pakistan will face England in the fourth match of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026 at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday, with the national team set to wear specially designed pink kits to raise awareness about breast cancer.

The match is scheduled to begin at 1pm Pakistan Standard Time, with the toss at 12:30pm. The tri-nation series, featuring Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka, is being played from October 18 to 31 across Rawalpindi and Lahore.

Pakistan have won their opening two matches, defeating Sri Lanka by 37 runs and England by 87 runs in Rawalpindi. The hosts will look to maintain their winning momentum as the competition moves to Lahore. England, meanwhile, will aim to bounce back after consecutive defeats.

Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi has expressed satisfaction with his team’s performances, saying the players successfully defended their totals twice despite challenging conditions. He has also praised the squad’s young players and stressed the importance of taking wickets when the team needs them.

Today’s fixture will also carry a social message. The Pakistan Cricket Board has dedicated the match to Breast Cancer Awareness Day as part of its Pinktober campaign. Pakistan’s players will wear pink kits, while pink-themed stumps and awareness messages will feature at the stadium. The initiative aims to promote early detection, regular screening and timely treatment. Special Pink Ribbon activities are scheduled to begin two hours before the match. <Cite refs={[“turn777017search0″,”turn777017search2”]}/>

The match follows a remarkable encounter between Sri Lanka and England in Rawalpindi on Thursday, when Sri Lanka chased down a target of 430 runs to secure a two-wicket victory on the penultimate ball. The result marked the second-highest successful run chase in men’s ODI history.

England posted 429 for four in their 50 overs after strong contributions from Harry Brook and Will Jacks. Brook smashed 202 off 116 balls, recording the fastest double century in men’s ODI cricket, while Jacks added 66 from just 30 deliveries.

Tom Banton scored 50 off 51 balls, while Ben Duckett contributed 29 from 39 deliveries. Brook and Joe Root also helped England build a substantial total through a major partnership before Jacks provided a late surge.

Sri Lanka’s chase initially faltered following the early dismissals of Kamindu Mendis and Kusal Mendis. However, Avishka Fernando scored 97 off 83 balls, and Pavan Rathnayake made 130 from 106 deliveries to revive the innings.

Dasun Shanaka then struck 97 off only 50 balls, hitting six fours and eight sixes. Janith Liyanage finished unbeaten on 61 from 27 deliveries, guiding Sri Lanka home by two wickets with a ball to spare.

The result added another dramatic chapter to the tri-series, setting the stage for Pakistan and England’s latest meeting in Lahore.

Pakistan squad: Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Arafat Minhas, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori (wicketkeeper), Haris Rauf, Hasan Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Razaullah, Saad Baig (wicketkeeper), Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan and Sufiyan Moqim.

England squad: Harry Brook (captain), Gus Atkinson, Sonny Baker, Tom Banton, James Coles, Jordan Cox, Mason Crane, Henry Crocombe, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Joe Root and Josh Tongue.