ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Saturday that Zimbabwe will replace Afghanistan in the upcoming T20 International tri-series to be held next month.

PCB spokesperson Amir Mir told Pakistan TV Digital that the series, featuring Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe, will be played from November 17 to 29 across Rawalpindi and Lahore. This will mark the first-ever T20 tri-series hosted on Pakistani soil.

“The event aims to help all participating teams prepare for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup scheduled in India and Sri Lanka next year,” Mir said.

The tri-series will open with Pakistan facing Zimbabwe at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on November 17, followed by Sri Lanka taking on Zimbabwe on November 19. The remaining matches — including the final on November 29 — will be played at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.

Afghanistan had earlier informed the PCB of its inability to participate, but the board confirmed the series would proceed as planned with Zimbabwe stepping in.

Tri-Series Schedule:

Nov 17: Pakistan vs Zimbabwe – Rawalpindi

Nov 19: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe – Rawalpindi

Nov 22: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka – Lahore

Nov 23: Pakistan vs Zimbabwe – Lahore

Nov 25: Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe – Lahore

Nov 27: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka – Lahore

Nov 29: Final – Lahore

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