Overview
- Multiple outlets reported Thursday that a three-match ODI series in Lahore is penciled in for May 31, June 2 and June 4 at Gaddafi Stadium, with final fixtures still to be announced by the Pakistan Cricket Board.
- The proposed window overlaps with the Indian Premier League playoffs, which could limit Australia’s first-choice picks such as Pat Cummins, Travis Head, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Cameron Green.
- After Lahore, Australia are reported to head to Bangladesh for ODIs on June 9, 11 and 14 in Dhaka, followed by three T20Is in Chattogram later in June, subject to official confirmation.
- If confirmed, this would be Australia’s first bilateral ODI visit to Pakistan since 2022, and they enter with a dominant ODI record over Pakistan of 71 wins to 36.
- Holding all three games at one venue would cut travel, simplify security and give fans in Lahore a better chance to attend, while teams benefit from consistent pitch and outfield conditions.