Lahore, October 23:The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced the national squads for an action-packed home season featuring limited-overs series against South Africa and Sri Lanka, followed by a T20I tri-series that also includes Zimbabwe.
The upcoming series, spread across Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Faisalabad, will mark the return of several senior players and give opportunities to rising talents as Pakistan continues to prepare for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
Babar Azam, Naseem Shah, Abdul Samad Return to T20I Squad
Pakistan’s 15-member T20I squad sees the comeback of Babar Azam, Abdul Samad, and Naseem Shah, all of whom missed previous international assignments. Youngster Usman Tariq earns his maiden national call-up and stands as the only uncapped player in the squad.
The T20I series against South Africa will be played from October 28 to November 1, followed by the much-anticipated T20I tri-series involving Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, scheduled from November 17 to 29.
Shaheen Afridi to Lead Pakistan in ODIs
In the 16-member ODI squad, star pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi retains the captaincy, while Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan strengthen the batting lineup. The squad also features returns for Faisal Akram, Haris Rauf, and Haseebullah, ensuring depth in both pace and spin departments.
Pakistan will host South Africa for three ODIs from November 4 to 8 in Faisalabad, followed by another three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi from November 11 to 15.
Pakistan Squads
T20I Squad (15-Member)
Salman Ali Agha (captain), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan (wk), Usman Tariq
Reserves: Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Moqim
ODI Squad (16-Member)
Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Faisal Akram, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha
Full Schedule: Pakistan Home Series 2025
South Africa Tour of Pakistan
28 October – 1st T20I, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
31 October – 2nd T20I, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
1 November – 3rd T20I, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
4 November – 1st ODI, Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
6 November – 2nd ODI, Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
8 November – 3rd ODI, Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
Sri Lanka Tour of Pakistan
11 November – 1st ODI, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
13 November – 2nd ODI, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
15 November – 3rd ODI, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
T20I Tri-Series (Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe)
17 November – Pakistan vs Zimbabwe, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
19 November – Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
22 November – Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
23 November – Pakistan vs Zimbabwe, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
25 November – Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
27 November – Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
29 November – Final, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Pakistan’s Packed Home Season Awaits
With three major events in quick succession, Pakistan cricket fans are set for an exciting stretch of international action. The return of big names like Babar Azam and Naseem Shah, alongside emerging talents such as Hasan Nawaz and Usman Tariq, ensures a strong blend of experience and youth.
The series will also serve as vital preparation ahead of the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, as Pakistan looks to solidify combinations and identify new match-winners on home soil.
