The year 2025 is set to be an exciting one for Pakistan cricket, with several bilateral series and major tournaments on home soil. Apart from India, nearly all top cricketing nations will visit Pakistan, especially for the Champions Trophy and the Tri-Nation Series early in the year. Additionally, bilateral series will ensure frequent visits by international teams throughout the year.
Key Highlights:
- West Indies Tour of Pakistan: Two Test matches in January in Multan.
- Tri-Nation Series: Initially scheduled for Multan but likely to be shifted to Lahore and Karachi.
- Bilateral Series: Teams like Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Ireland, South Africa, and Sri Lanka will tour Pakistan throughout the year.
- ICC Champions Trophy: Matches will be hosted in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi.
- Pakistan’s Away Tours: The team will also travel to New Zealand and the West Indies.
Complete Schedule for 2025
South Africa vs Pakistan (Second Test)
- Dates: January 3–7
- Venue: Cape Town, South Africa
West Indies Tour of Pakistan (2 Tests)
- 1st Test: January 16–20 (Multan)
- 2nd Test: January 24–28 (Multan)
Pakistan Tri-Nation Series
- Pakistan vs New Zealand: February 8 (Multan, tentative)
- Pakistan vs South Africa: February 12 (Multan, tentative)
ICC Champions Trophy
- Pakistan vs New Zealand: February 19 (Karachi)
- Pakistan vs India: February 23 (Dubai)
- Pakistan vs Bangladesh: February 27 (Rawalpindi)
- Semi-finals: March 3–4 (if qualified)
- Final: March 8–9 (if qualified)
Also read: PCB Refuses to Accept Hybrid Model for Champions Trophy 2025
Pakistan Tour of New Zealand (5 T20Is, 3 ODIs)
- 1st T20I: March 16 (Christchurch)
- 2nd T20I: March 18 (Dunedin)
- 3rd T20I: March 21 (Auckland)
- 4th T20I: March 23 (Mount Maunganui)
- 5th T20I: March 26 (Wellington)
- 1st ODI: March 29 (Napier)
- 2nd ODI: April 2 (Hamilton)
- 3rd ODI: April 5 (Mount Maunganui)
Bangladesh Tour of Pakistan (3 ODIs, 3 T20Is)
- Dates: May 2025
- Venue: Pakistan (locations to be decided)
West Indies Tour of Pakistan (3 ODIs, 3 T20Is)
- Dates: July–August 2025
- Venue: West Indies (locations to be decided)
Afghanistan Tour of Pakistan (3 T20Is)
- Dates: August 2025
- Venue: Pakistan (locations to be decided)
Asia Cup 2025
- Dates: September 2025
- Venue: To be announced
Ireland Tour of Pakistan (3 ODIs, 3 T20Is)
- Dates: September–October 2025
- Venue: Pakistan (locations to be decided)
South Africa Tour of Pakistan (2 Tests, 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is)
- Dates: October–November 2025
- Venue: Pakistan (locations to be decided)
Sri Lanka Tour of Pakistan (3 ODIs, 3 T20Is)
- Dates: November 2025
- Venue: Pakistan (locations to be decided)
Notable Points
- Multan’s Role: Multan will host multiple matches, including Test matches against West Indies and initial games of the Tri-Nation Series.
- Preparation for Champions Trophy: Stadiums in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi are undergoing renovations to host this prestigious event.
- Bilateral Series: Matches will be spread across all major venues, ensuring fan engagement nationwide.
Pakistan cricket fans can look forward to an action-packed year filled with top-quality cricket!
