Cricket fans in the United Kingdom and Ireland will be able to watch the upcoming Pakistan-England-Sri Lanka ODI tri-series live on Sky Sports and NOW, following a new broadcast agreement between Sky Sports and the Pakistan Cricket Board’s international media rights holder, Trans Group. The deal covers all seven matches of the tournament, including the final in Lahore on October 31.
Sky Sports Secures Full ODI Tri-Series Coverage
The Pakistan-England-Sri Lanka ODI tri-series will take place from October 18 to October 31, with matches scheduled in Rawalpindi and Lahore. Each team will face the other two sides twice during the league stage, with the top two teams advancing to the final.
For viewers in the UK and Ireland, Sky Sports and NOW will provide live coverage of every match. The agreement gives England supporters complete access to Harry Brook’s side during their Pakistan tour, while also providing coverage of Pakistan and Sri Lanka throughout the competition.
The tournament begins on October 18, when hosts Pakistan face Sri Lanka at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. England will begin their campaign two days later against Pakistan at the same venue.
Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka Set for Seven-Match Contest
The opening three matches will be played in Rawalpindi before the tournament moves to Lahore for the remaining fixtures.
The confirmed schedule is:
- October 18: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
- October 20: Pakistan vs England – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
- October 22: Sri Lanka vs England – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
- October 25: Pakistan vs England – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- October 27: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- October 29: Sri Lanka vs England – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- October 31: Final – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
The schedule means all three teams will have two opportunities to face each opponent before the final.
England Enter Tri-Series With World Cup Preparation in Focus
The tournament will be an important part of England’s preparation for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. England captain Harry Brook will lead the side in Pakistan, with the team including experienced names such as Joe Root, Adil Rashid and Sam Curran.
Adil Rashid and Sam Curran have returned to the ODI squad after recovering from injuries, while Jofra Archer has been rested. England have also included uncapped players Mason Crane, James Coles and Henry Crocombe in their 16-member squad.
England arrive with confidence after winning their most recent ODI series against India and Sri Lanka by 2-1 margins. The Pakistan tri-series will therefore provide another competitive opportunity for Brook’s team to assess combinations ahead of next year’s global tournament.
Pakistan and Sri Lanka Prepare for Competitive ODI Battle
For Pakistan, the home tri-series presents an opportunity to compete against two strong international sides in familiar conditions. The hosts will begin their campaign against Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi before facing England two days later.
Sri Lanka will also have an important role in determining the final standings, with the team facing both Pakistan and England twice. The double round-robin format should give all three sides enough opportunities to recover from an early setback and fight for a place in the final.
The Pakistan Cricket Board previously confirmed that the ODI tri-series is part of a wider international schedule involving Sri Lanka and England. The ODI tournament is scheduled between Pakistan’s T20I series against Sri Lanka and the later Pakistan-Sri Lanka Test series.
All Eyes on Lahore for October 31 Final
The competition will conclude at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on October 31, where the top two teams will meet for the tri-series title.
With Pakistan playing on home soil, England bringing a strong squad and Sri Lanka competing for a place in the final, the tournament promises several significant ODI contests. The Sky Sports agreement also ensures that supporters in the UK and Ireland can follow the complete tournament live.
For cricket followers, Sky Sports’ live coverage of the Pakistan-England-Sri Lanka ODI tri-series adds another major international cricket event to its schedule. Fans can follow the latest fixtures, results, match reports and cricket updates through Howzzat as the tournament progresses.
