KARACHI: The Australian cricket team is scheduled to arrive in Islamabad on May 23, 2026, marking the beginning of their first One Day International (ODI) tour of Pakistan since 2022.
According to details made available from official sources, the three-match series will kick off on May 30 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, with the subsequent two matches taking place at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on June 2 and June 4.
This high-intensity bilateral series serves as crucial preparation for both nations ahead of future assignments, with Australia heading to Bangladesh for another white-ball series immediately following their stint in Pakistan.
The tour, it may be recalled, follows a T20I series played earlier this year in Lahore and aims to reignite the competitive rivalry between the two sides, with Pakistan having secured a 2-1 series victory during their last ODI encounter in 2022.
The venues have been selected to offer contrasting challenges: the Rawalpindi opener is expected to favor pace and bounce, while the Lahore fixtures at Gaddafi Stadium may see spin-friendly conditions develop as the series progresses, accompanied by passionate local crowds.
While ticket sales are expected to commence closer to the start dates via PCB channels, fans can anticipate a tightly contested battle between two of the world’s top white-ball teams.
