The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday confirmed the schedule for Pakistan’s tour of Sri Lanka in January 2026, where the team will play a three-match T20I series as part of preparations for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
All three matches are set to be played at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium (RDICS) in Dambulla on January 7, 9, and 11.
According to the PCB, the series will provide Pakistan with crucial match practice ahead of next year’s global tournament.
Pakistan has been drawn in Group A for the T20 World Cup, with all their matches scheduled to be played in Colombo.
The tournament will take place from February 7 to March 8, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
The announcement comes as the Men in Green wrapped up a successful 2025 cricket season, finishing home series victories over South Africa and Sri Lanka.
Pakistan first hosted South Africa in October, winning both the three-match T20I and ODI series 2-1.
They then defeated Sri Lanka 3-0 in a three-match ODI series, before claiming the title in the T20I tri-series involving Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, which concluded recently.
During the busy calendar, the national men’s team lost just three matches one ODI and two T20Is while winning all four series.
Following the conclusion of the home season, the green shirts will enjoy a month-long break.
After the Sri Lanka tour, Pakistan are expected to host Australia for a T20I series, which will conclude shortly before the 20-over World Cup.
Pakistan T20I Tour of Sri Lanka 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