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LAHORE: Pakistan Men’s Cricket Team is set to hold intra-squad white-ball matches to fine-tune their preparations for the three-match ODI series against Australia.
According to reports, three to four matches are likely to be played, with leading white-ball performers expected to be included.
White-ball head coach Mike Hesson is keen to closely assess the available players ahead of the series, which is expected to play an important role in finalising Pakistan’s ODI squad.
Sources further indicate that the national selection committee may also consider including a few young players once the matches conclude.
The series will commence on 30 May at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The 2023 World Cup winners will touch down in Islamabad on 23 May ahead of the first ODI, which will be played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
The last two matches of the series are scheduled at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on June 2 and 4. All three ODIs will start at 4:30pm local time, with the toss at 4pm.
For the unversed, it will be Australia’s first bilateral ODI series in Pakistan since March-April 2022. The series is a continuation of Australia’s tour of Pakistan for a three-match T20I series in January and February, where Pakistan completed a 3-0 clean sweep over them.
Australia also visited Pakistan during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, registering a five-wicket win over England at the same venue on 22 February.
30 May – First ODI, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
2 June – Second ODI, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
4 June – Third ODI, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
