England Cricket Team will Tour Pakistan for the first time in 17 Years. Jos Buttler-led England will play seven T20Is from 20 September to 2 October in Karachi and Lahore.
The National Stadium Karachi will host 4 T20Is from Seven Games on 20, 22, 23 and 25th September. Then the last three T20Is will be played in Gaddafi Stadium Lahore on 28, 30 and 2nd October. All Matches will start at 19:30PM PKT.
England Tour to Pakistan is divided into two legs. The first leg is of Seven T20IS then After ICC Men’s T20 Worldcup 2022 in Australia England will return to play three match Test Series in December.
Zakir Khan, PCB Director International Cricket:
“We are absolutely delighted to confirm hosting England for seven T20Is in Karachi and Lahore. As a curtain-raiser to a busy, entertaining and exciting season of home internationals. England is one of the top-ranked T20I teams and them playing the shortest format in the lead up to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Pakistan will not only help the team management to finalise their preparations, but will also set the tone for December’s three-Test series.
“We demonstrated our event planning and operational skills in the highly-successful series against Australia in March/April. And I am confident we will be able to replicate these. When England visit us for the first time since 2005. We have been able to confirm schedule of the T20Is following a successful tour by the England and Wales Cricket Board recce team. That was pleased and satisfied with all our arrangements.
“I am confident that the cricket fans, like they did in the series against Australia. And will turn up in big numbers. To support both the sides and also make our Diamond Jubilee celebration year an unforgettable one.”
Rob Key, ECB Managing Director England Men’s Cricket, said:
“We are looking forward to returning to Pakistan. And playing these seven T20Is as the team builds up to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
“Also we have been liaising closely with the PCB over arrangements for this visit and the Tests later in the year. And will continue to work closely with the PCB, British High Commission. And other relevant authorities as we continue to prepare for these tours.
“We would like to thank the PCB. And the city authorities for all their ongoing assistance with planning for the tours. Including hosting the recent pre-tour planning visit by ECB representatives and the PCA CEO.”
Schedule of T20Is (matches to start at 1930 PKT):
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
