The Pakistan-Sri Lanka-Zimbabwe T20I Tri-series 2025 is set to commence on November 18, with all matches to be held in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Originally, Afghanistan was slated to participate, but due to political tensions with Pakistan, they were replaced by Zimbabwe. The final is scheduled for November 29.
Schedule:
- November 18: Pakistan vs. Zimbabwe, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
- November 20: Sri Lanka vs. Zimbabwe, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
- November 22: Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- November 23: Pakistan vs. Zimbabwe, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
- November 25: Sri Lanka vs. Zimbabwe, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
- November 27: Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
- November 29: Final, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
All matches are scheduled to begin at 6:30 PM IST.
Squads:
- Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (c), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan, Usman Tariq.
- Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (C), Dasun Shanaka (VC) Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Kamil Mishara, Kamindu Mendis, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Asitha Fernando, Eshan Malinga.
- Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza (c), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Graeme Cremer, Bradley Evans, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa, Wellington Masakadza, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava.
Live Streaming Details:
There will be no live telecast of the tri-series on TV in India. However, all matches can be streamed live on the Sports TV YouTube channel. There will be no live streaming on any OTT platform in India. In Pakistan, the series will be telecast on PTV Sports, with live streaming available on the Tamasha app.
Series Significance:
This tri-series is important for all three teams as they prepare for the upcoming 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup, which will be held in India and Sri Lanka. It provides an opportunity for Pakistan to fine-tune its squad and test its bench strength. For Zimbabwe, the series offers valuable preparation in subcontinent conditions.
