LAHORE: National cricket team will engage in seven-match T20I series against England on home soil from September 20 to October 2 as Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the tour schedule for England’s historic tour of Pakistan after 17 years.
According to the PCB, Karachi and Lahore will jointly host the action with the first four matches to be played at the National Stadium on September 20, 22, 23 and 25.
Whereas, Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium will host the remaining three matches on September 28, 30 and October 2.
🗓️ 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬
📢 Great news for fans as Pakistan are set to host England after 17 years! 📢
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— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 2, 2022
The T20I series will be part of England’s first leg of their tour of Pakistan, and the team will return for three-match Test series in December after the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Australia 2022.
Moreover, the complete schedule of England’s Test series will be announced in due course.
It is pertinent to mention that the forthcoming tour marks England’s first visit to Pakistan after a gap of 17 years. The team last toured the country back in 2005 for three Tests and five ODIs.
Complete Schedule of T20I series
Tuesday, 20 Sep – 1st T20I, Karachi
Thursday, 22 Sep – 2nd T20I, Karachi
Friday, 23 Sep – 3rd T20I, Karachi
Sunday, 25 Sep – 4th T20I, Karachi
Wednesday, 28 Sep – 5th T20I, Lahore
Friday, 30 Sep – 6th T20I, Lahore
Sunday, 2 Oct – 7th T20I, Lahore
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