Pakistan to Host Tests Against Bangladesh, England, and West Indies
Pakistan Home Series 2024 Schedule from August 2024 to early 2025. The national team will play seven Test matches against Bangladesh, England, and West Indies. Here’s a detailed look at the schedule:
- Bangladesh:
- First Test: August 21-25 in Rawalpindi
- Second Test: August 30 – September 3 in Karachi
- England:
- First Test: October 7-11 in Multan
- Second Test: October 15-19 in Karachi
- Third Test: October 24-28 in Rawalpindi
- West Indies:
- First Test: January 16-20 in Karachi
- Second Test: January 24-28 in Multan
Other Important Events
ODI Tri-Series:
- Teams: Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa
- Dates: February 8-14, 2025
- Location: All matches in Multan
- Schedule:
- February 8: Pakistan vs. New Zealand
- February 10: New Zealand vs. South Africa
- February 12: Pakistan vs. South Africa
- February 14: Final match
Champions Trophy:
- Dates: February 19 – March 9, 2025
- Note: This tournament will feature top teams from around the world, including Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, and South Africa. Detailed match schedules will be announced later.
Pakistan’s Away Tours
Before the home matches, Pakistan will tour several countries:
- Australia:
- Three ODIs:
- November 4: First ODI in Melbourne
- November 8: Second ODI in Adelaide
- November 10: Third ODI in Perth
- Three T20Is:
- November 14: First T20I in Brisbane
- November 16: Second T20I in Sydney
- November 18: Third T20I in Hobart
- Zimbabwe:
- Three ODIs:
- November 24: First ODI in Bulawayo
- November 26: Second ODI in Bulawayo
- November 28: Third ODI in Bulawayo
- Three T20Is:
- December 1: First T20I in Bulawayo
- December 3: Second T20I in Bulawayo
- December 5: Third T20I in Bulawayo
- South Africa:
- Three T20Is:
- December 10: First T20I in Durban
- December 13: Second T20I in Centurion
- December 14: Third T20I in Johannesburg
- Three ODIs:
- December 17: First ODI in Paarl
- December 19: Second ODI in Cape Town
- December 22: Third ODI in Johannesburg
- Two Tests:
- December 26-30: First Test in Centurion
- January 3-7: Second Test in Cape Town
Highlights of Pakistan Home Series 2024 Schedule
- Weather Considerations: The series against Bangladesh will be played despite the high heat and monsoon season in August, which is unusual for Pakistan’s home matches.
- Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium: Currently under renovation, this stadium will be ready for the Champions Trophy. Therefore, Lahore will not host any matches until the Champions Trophy begins.
- World Test Championship: All home Tests are part of the World Test Championship, which is crucial for Pakistan’s ranking and chances to qualify for the final in June 2025 at Lord’s.
This extensive schedule offers fans an exciting opportunity to watch high-quality cricket in Pakistan. It also provides the national team with a platform to showcase their talent on home ground and prepare for important international competitions.