Bold headline: Pakistan gears up for a January T20 swing in Sri Lanka, stacking crucial practice before the World Cup.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a three-match Twenty20 International series in Sri Lanka ahead of the ICC World Cup, slated for early next year. The matches are set for January 7, 9, and 11, all hosted in Dambulla.
In addition to the Sri Lanka tour, Pakistan will host Australia for a three-match T20I series at home starting January 30, giving the squad further warm-up opportunities ahead of the global tournament.
The PCB emphasized that the Lanka tour will offer essential, high-intensity preparation, sharpening form and cohesion for the team before the World Cup.
For the upcoming World Cup, Pakistan has been placed in Group A, with all league fixtures scheduled to take place in Colombo. The tournament itself will run from February 7 to March 8 in India and Sri Lanka.
Publication note: December 03, 2025, 05:48 am IST.