PCB Unveils T20I Schedule for Sri Lanka Series 

Lahore (Sports Desk): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday announced the schedule for Pakistan’s tour of Sri Lanka in January 2026, featuring a three-match T20I series as part of preparations for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

All three matches will be held at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium (RDICS) on January 7, 9 and 11. According to the PCB, the series will provide crucial match practice ahead of the global event.

Pakistan have been placed in Group A for the T20 World Cup and will play all their group-stage fixtures in Colombo. The tournament, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, runs from February 7 to March 8, 2026.

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Successful End to 2025 Season

The announcement comes as Pakistan concluded a strong 2025 home season, in which the team secured series wins over South Africa and Sri Lanka.

• In October, Pakistan defeated South Africa 2-1 in both the T20I and ODI series.

• They then swept Sri Lanka 3-0 in a three-match ODI series.

• Pakistan ended the year by lifting the trophy in a T20I tri-series against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe.

Across a packed calendar, Pakistan lost only three matches—one ODI and two T20Is—while clinching all four of their series.

The team will now take a month-long break before returning to action.

Following the Sri Lanka tour in January, Pakistan are also expected to host Australia for a T20I series ahead of the World Cup.

Pakistan T20I Tour of Sri Lanka 2026 – Schedule

• 1st T20I: 7 January 2026 — Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium

• 2nd T20I: 9 January 2026 — Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium

• 3rd T20I: 11 January 2026 — Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium