The Pakistan National Selection Committee has announced the national squads for the upcoming home season, featuring T20I and ODI series against South Africa and Sri Lanka, followed by a T20I tri-series involving Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe.
A 15-member T20I squad has been named for the bilateral series against South Africa and the tri-series, while a 16-member ODI squad has been finalized for the ODI series against South Africa and Sri Lanka.
🔹 Key Squad Updates
In the T20I squad, Abdul Samad, Babar Azam, and Naseem Shah make their return after missing recent events. Usman Tariq is the only uncapped player in the T20I lineup.
For the ODI squad, Faisal Akram, Haris Rauf, and Haseebullah have been recalled.
🏏 Pakistan T20I Squad (15 Members)
Salman Ali Agha (captain), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan (wk), Usman Tariq
Reserves: Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Sufiyan Moqim
🏏 Pakistan ODI Squad (16 Members)
Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Faisal Akram, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha
📅 Schedule of Upcoming Series
South Africa Tour of Pakistan
- 28 Oct – 1st T20I, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
- 31 Oct – 2nd T20I, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- 1 Nov – 3rd T20I, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- 4 Nov – 1st ODI, Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
- 6 Nov – 2nd ODI, Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
- 8 Nov – 3rd ODI, Iqbal Stadium, Faisalabad
Sri Lanka Tour of Pakistan
- 11 Nov – 1st ODI, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
- 13 Nov – 2nd ODI, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
- 15 Nov – 3rd ODI, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
T20I Tri-Series (Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe)
- 17 Nov – Pakistan vs Zimbabwe, Rawalpindi
- 19 Nov – Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, Rawalpindi
- 22 Nov – Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Lahore
- 23 Nov – Pakistan vs Zimbabwe, Lahore
- 25 Nov – Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe, Lahore
- 27 Nov – Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Lahore
- 29 Nov – Final, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
This packed home season marks a critical phase in Pakistan’s T20 World Cup and ODI preparation, with selectors blending experienced names and emerging talent to build squad depth and consistency.
