Pakistan Cricket Schedule 2026: Full Fixtures List, T20 World Cup, Tours & Tests

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Complete Pakistan 2026 cricket fixtures - Sri Lanka T20s, Australia series, T20 World Cup schedule vs India, England Tests, PSL dates. Where to watch every match!



Pakistan's 2026 Cricket Schedule: Every Match You Need to Know

Hey cricket fans, 2026 looks like it's going to be massive for Pakistan cricket! From T20 fireworks to Test grinders, the team's got non-stop action lined up. Whether you're planning watch parties or just want to know when Babar Azam faces India again, here's the full breakdown of what's coming up.

Right Around the Corner: Sri Lanka T20s

Pakistan kicks off the year with three T20s in Sri Lanka next week. Perfect timing to test World Cup combinations before the Australia series at home.

Quick dates (all 7 PM PKT at Dambulla):

  • Wednesday, January 21 - 1st T20I

  • Friday, January 23 - 2nd T20I

  • Sunday, January 25 - 3rd T20I

These night games should be absolute batting fests on Dambulla's true pitches. Keep an eye on Saim Ayub at the top - the kid's been smashing it lately.

Australia T20s - The Big Rivalry Returns

Everyone's talking about the three home T20s against Australia at Gaddafi Stadium. Tickets sold out crazy fast, but you can still catch them live on PTV or Tamasha.

Lahore showdowns (6 PM PKT):

  • Thursday, January 29 - 1st T20I

  • Saturday, January 31 - 2nd T20I

  • Sunday, February 1 - 3rd T20I

Shaheen Afridi vs Travis Head in Lahore night games? That's pure box office. Pakistan's unbeaten T20 record at Gaddafi makes this series spicy.

T20 World Cup 2026 - The Main Event

India and Sri Lanka host the big one in February. Pakistan drew the short straw with Group A: Netherlands, USA, India, and Namibia. That India game though...

Pakistan's group games:

  • Feb 7 vs Netherlands (Colombo, afternoon game)

  • Feb 10 vs USA (Colombo, night fixture)

  • Feb 15 vs India (Colombo - expect 200 million viewers!)

  • Feb 18 vs Namibia (Colombo)

The India clash could break streaming records. Both teams desperate for redemption after recent World Cup heartbreaks.

Bangladesh Tour - All Formats Action

March-April brings a full tour of Bangladesh: 2 Tests, 3 ODIs, 3 T20Is. Mirpur and Chattogram pitches turn these into proper battles.

Bangladesh's spinners will test Pakistan's batsmen, but our pace attack should dominate their batting. Perfect chance for middle-order players to step up.

Home Comfort: Zimbabwe Series

April-May welcomes Zimbabwe for 3 ODIs + 3 T20Is across Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Karachi. Great opportunity for PSL hopefuls to impress before the draft.

These games usually bring big crowds and bigger sixes. Zimbabwe's got some power hitters, so expect fun chases.

Summer Tests and ODIs

June: Australia returns for 3 ODIs - white-ball rematch under hot summer sun.
July-August: 2 Tests in West Indies - swing bowlers' paradise.
August-September: Dream tour - 3 Tests in England! Leeds, Lord's, Birmingham. A win here cements legacy.

November: Sri Lanka for 2 home Tests to wrap up the year.

PSL 11 - Party Time

Don't sleep on the Pakistan Super League! April-May overlaps IPL with bigger international stars than ever. Multan Sultans defend their title while Lahore Qalandars plot revenge.

Where to Watch Everything

Pakistan viewers:

  • PTV Sports, Geo Super (TV)

  • Tamasha, Daraz apps (mobile)

  • PCB website (free streaming)

Abroad: Willow TV (USA), Sky Sports (UK), Fox Cricket (Aus)

Pro tip: Download the PCB app for live scores, highlights, and player stats. Cricbuzz works great too.

Players to Watch This Year

Batting superstars:

  • Babar Azam (chasing that World Cup form)

  • Mohammad Rizwan (Mr. Consistent)

  • Saim Ayub (next big thing?)

Bowling weapons:

  • Shaheen Afridi (all formats king)

  • Haris Rauf (death over destructor)

  • Shadab Khan (spin + lower order cameos)

Breakout candidates: Usama Mir, Khushdil Shah, Abbas Afridi

Why 2026 Feels Different

Pakistan cricket's entering a new era. Home series return regularly. Babar's back as white-ball captain. Young talent pushes veterans. Most importantly - fans get to pack stadiums again.

From Dambulla's first ball to Karachi's final Test, 2026 delivers proper cricket. No more empty neutral venues. The Green Army plays in front of roaring home crowds.

Get your calendar ready. This year's going to be special!

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