On Monday, November 18, 2025, the tri-nation T20I series featuring Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe begins at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Pakistan.
- Match: Pakistan vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I
- Date: Monday, November 18, 2025
- Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
- Start time: 6:00 PM Pakistan Time (local)
Where to watch PAK vs ZIM
- Pakistan (TV): PTV Sports
- Pakistan (Streaming): Tapmad / Myco
- India (Streaming): The series will be streamed on the Sports TV YouTube channel in India.
Why this series matters
This three-nation T20 tournament is particularly important because it will serve as a preparation for the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, thus providing all three teams with much-needed match practice. The Pakistan Cricket Board has shifted all games to Rawalpindi on account of security worries after a suicide bombing incident in Islamabad.
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Squads of all the 3 teams
Pakistan Squad: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan(w), Salman Ali(c), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Salman Mirza, Usman Tariq, Abdul Samad
Zimbabwe Squad: Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Brendan Taylor(w), Sikandar Raza(c), Ryan Burl, Tashinga Musekiwa, Clive Madande, Brad Evans, Tinotenda Maposa, Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Graeme Cremer, Tony Munyonga, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Newman Nyamhuri
Sri Lanka Squad: Charith Asalanka(c), Pathum Nissanka, Dasun Shanaka , Kamindu Mendis, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dushan Hemantha, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Kamil Mishara, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Maheesh Theekshana,Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara, Asitha Fernando,Eshan Malinga
Schedule for the 2025 Pakistan T20I Tri‑Nation Series
| Match | Teams | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | Pakistan vs Zimbabwe | 18 November 2025 | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| 2nd T20I | Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe | 20 November 2025 | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| 3rd T20I | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | 22 November 2025 | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| 4th T20I | Pakistan vs Zimbabwe | 23 November 2025 | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| 5th T20I | Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe | 25 November 2025 | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| 6th T20I | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | 27 November 2025 | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
| Final | Top two teams (TBC) | 29 November 2025 | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
Head-to-Head records between the three teams in T20 cricket (Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe)
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka (T20Is)
- Total Matches:- 24 matches,
- Pakistan:- 14
- Sri Lanka:- 10.
Pakistan vs Zimbabwe (T20Is)
- Total Matches:- 21 matches,
- Pakistan:- 18
- Zimbabwe:- 3
Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe (T20Is)
- Total Matches:- 9 matches,
- Sri Lanka:- 7.
- Zimbabwe:- 2
The conclusion is that Pakistan still have the upper hand owing to their home advantage, a better squad, and recent strong performance. Sri Lanka might create a scenario of winning the matches and continue in the race for the title, while Zimbabwe would require outstanding individual efforts to do the same.
Written By:- Manjunath S