Pakistan cricket team have been going through a lot of ups and downs, but they have always been an entering side. This side has seen a lot of chopping and changing in the last year or so. But one thing is sure: Pakistan are one of the busiest teams in this sport. They always have a packed schedule. The next 12–14 months will see non-stop cricket for the Men in Green.
They will host the biggest tournament in 2025, which is the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Apart from that, they will play home series against West Indies, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Ireland, South Africa, and Sri Lanka. Pakistan will also play away series against Australia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, New Zealand, and West Indies. In this article, we will talk about Pakistan’s upcoming fixtures, home and away series, and the complete details.
Pakistan Next Cricket Match Schedule List 2025 – 2026
| Dates | Tournament | Opponents | Venue | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10 – Jan 07 | Pakistan Tour of South Africa 2024-25 | South Africa | South Africa | 2 Tests, 3 ODIs, and 3 T20Is |
| Jan 16 – Jan 28 | West Indies Tour of Pakistan 2025 | West Indies | Pakistan | 2 Test |
| Feb 08 – Feb 14 | Pakistan ODI Tri-Series, 2025 | South Africa and New Zealand | Pakistan | 2-3 Matches |
| Feb 19 – March 9 | Champions Trophy 2025 | Multiple (8 team tournament) | UAE and Pakistan | 3 to 5 ODIs (depending on qualification) |
| Mar 16 – Apr 05 | Pakistan tour of New Zealand, 2025 | New Zealand | New Zealand | 3 ODIs , 5 T20s |
| September 2025 | Asia Cup 2025 | Multiple (6 team tournament) | India | 2 to 6 T20Is (depending on qualification) |
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Pakistan Tour of South Africa 2024-25 (2 Tests, 3 ODIs, and 3 T20Is)
The Men in Green played their third consecutive away series against the Proteas. This time they travelled to South Africa for a multi-format series. They played two tests, three ODIs, and three T20is on this tour. The test series was part of the ongoing World Test Champions 2023-25 final qualification.
| Match | Date | Day | Time (IST) | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20 | December 10, 2024 | Tuesday | 9:30 PM | Kingsmead, Durban | South Africa won by 11 runs |
| 2nd T20 | December 13, 2024 | Friday | 9:30 PM | SuperSport Park, Centurion | South Africa won by 7 wickets |
| 3rd T20 | December 14, 2024 | Saturday | 9:30 PM | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | Abandoned |
| 1st ODI | December 17, 2024 | Tuesday | 4:30 PM | Boland Park, Paarl | Pakistan won by 3 wickets |
| 2nd ODI | December 19, 2024 | Thursday | 4:30 PM | SuperSport Park, Centurion | Pakistan won by 81 runs |
| 3rd ODI | December 22, 2024 | Sunday | 4:30 PM | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | Pakistan won by 36 runs |
| 1st Test | December 26-30, 2024 | —- | 2:00 PM | SuperSport Park, Centurion | South Africa won by 2 wickets |
| 2nd Test | January 3-7, 2025 | — | 2:00 PM | Newlands, Cape Town | South Africa won by 10 wickets |
West Indies Tour of Pakistan 2025 (2 Tests)
The first home test series for Pakistan in 2025 was against West Indies. Both teams played a two-match Test series in January 2025. These tests were played between January 16 and January 28 in Multan.
| Date | Match Type | Venue | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jan ’25 – Sun, 19 Jan ’25 | 1st Test | Multan | Pakistan vs West Indies | Pakistan won by 127 runs |
| Sat, 25 Jan ’25 – Mon, 27 Jan ’25 | 2nd Test | Multan | West Indies vs Pakistan | West Indies won by 120 runs |
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Pakistan Tri Series 2025 (4 ODIs)
Before hosting the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, they host a tri-nation ODI series with New Zealand and South Africa as the other two participants. This tri-series was played between February 8 and 14 and will be played at Multan Cricket Stadium. Three teams will play two games each, and the top two will make it to the final.
| Date | Match Type | Venue | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 08 Feb ’25 | 1st Match (D/N) | Lahore | New Zealand vs Pakistan | New Zealand won by 78 runs |
| Mon, 10 Feb ’25 | 2nd Match | Lahore | South Africa vs New Zealand | New Zealand won by 6 wickets (with 8 balls remaining) |
| Wed, 12 Feb ’25 | 3rd Match (D/N) | Karachi | South Africa vs Pakistan | Pakistan won by 6 wickets (with 6 balls remaining) |
| Fri, 14 Feb ’25 | Final (D/N) | Karachi | Pakistan vs New Zealand | New Zealand won by 5 wickets (with 28 balls remaining) |
Champions Trophy 2025 (Pakistan)
The long wait for Pakistan fans turned out not to be worthwhile after hosting an ICC event since 1995-96. They hosted the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and were the defending champions. This tournament featured the top 8 white-ball teams in ODIs. Pakistan was in Group A, with India, New Zealand, and Bangladesh. Pakistan failed to win a single game and was out of the title defense race inside four days.
| Date | Match Type | Venue | Teams | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 19 Feb ’25 | 1st Match, Group A (D/N) | Karachi | New Zealand vs Pakistan | New Zealand won by 60 runs |
| Sun, 23 Feb ’25 | 5th Match, Group A (D/N) | Dubai (DICS) | Pakistan vs India | India won by 6 wickets (with 45 balls remaining) |
| Thu, 27 Feb ’25 | 9th Match, Group A (D/N) | Rawalpindi | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | Match abandoned without a ball bowled |
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Pakistan Tour of New Zealand 2025 (5 T20Is and 3 ODIs)
After hosting the Champions Trophy 2025, Pakistan will travel to New Zealand for away series. They will play a five-match T20I series followed by a three-match ODI series. This tour will begin on March 16 with the first T20I, while the ODI series will kick off on March 29. Below you can see the complete schedule of this tour.
| Match | Date | Time (IST) | Venue |
| 1st T20I | Mar 16, Sunday | 6:45 AM | Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
| 2nd T20I | Mar 18, Tuesday | 6:45 AM | University Oval, Dunedin |
| 3rd T20I | Mar 21, Friday | 11:45 AM | Eden Park, Auckland |
| 4th T20I | Mar 23, Sunday | 11:45 AM | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui |
| 5th T20I | Mar 26, Wednesday | 11:45 AM | Sky Stadium, Wellington |
| 1st ODI | Mar 29, Saturday | 3:30 AM (Mar 29) | McLean Park, Napier |
| 2nd ODI | Apr 02, Wednesday | 3:30 AM (Apr 02) | Seddon Park, Hamilton |
| 3rd ODI | Apr 05, Saturday | 3:30 AM (Apr 05) | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui |
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Bangladesh Tour of Pakistan 2025 (3 ODIs and 3 T20Is)
Bangladesh had a historic tour of Pakistan in 2024, and they won their first ever test series in Pakistan. Now, they will tour here again for ODIs and T20Is. Both teams will lock horns in three ODIs and three T20Is in May 2025. The schedule for this has yet to be announced.
Pakistan Tour of West Indies 2025 (3 ODIs and 3 T20Is)
West Indies will tour Pakistan in January 2025, while Pakistan will tour West Indies in July and August 2025. This tour will include three ODIs and three T20Is. It will be another electrifying contest and a good preparation for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in 2026. The schedule will be updated as it is announced.
Afghanistan Tour of Pakistan 2025 (3 T20Is)
Afghanistan have shown some tremendous success in the last few years. They have had some heated moments against Pakistan, which has increased the interest of the fans wherever they have played against each other. Afghanistan will tour Pakistan for three T20Is in August 2025, and the schedule will be announced soon.
Asia Cup 2025
The 17th edition of the Asia Cup is all set to be held in India in September 2025. Pakistan are one of six participants in this tournament. They are in Group A with India (hosts) and United Arab Emirates. This tournament will have a total of 13 matches, and the schedule is unannounced at the moment.
Ireland Tour of Pakistan 2025 (3 ODIs and 3 T20Is)
Ireland will also tour Pakistan in 2025. They will play three ODIs and three T20Is in September and October 2025. These matches will be played after the Asia Cup 2025. The schedule has not been announced and will be updated as it is announced.
South Africa Tour of Pakistan 2025 (2 Tests, 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is)
South Africa will be in Pakistan in January for a tri-series and then will be back in October and November for a multi-format series. These two teams will lock horns in two tests, three ODIs and three T20Is. The test series will be part of the next World Test Championship cycle in 2025–27. The schedule for this tour will be announced soon.
Sri Lanka Tour of Pakistan 2025 (3 ODIs and 3 T20Is)
According to the current FTP 2024-25 for the Pakistan cricket team, their last home series in 2025 will be up against Sri Lanka. They will host the Islanders for three ODIs and three T20Is, which will be played in November 2025. The schedule will be updated as it is announced.
