The Pakistan Cricket Board announced on Thursday that the Australia men’s cricket team will visit Pakistan for a three-match One Day International (ODI) series later this month. The Australian squad is scheduled to arrive in Islamabad on May 23, ahead of the series opener.
The first ODI will take place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on May 30, with all matches set to begin at 4:30 pm local time. The toss for each game will be held at 4:00 pm. The remaining two matches will be played at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on June 2 and June 4, concluding the brief bilateral series.
Notably, this will be Australia’s first ODI tour of Pakistan since 2022, representing a significant step in reviving regular international cricket tours in the country. Earlier this year, Australia toured Pakistan for a three-match T20 International series, where Pakistan achieved a clean sweep at the Gaddafi Stadium.
Meanwhile, the two teams have also competed against each other in recent ICC tournaments hosted in Pakistan. During the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Australia participated in matches held in Pakistan, including a memorable five-wicket victory over England in Lahore, underscoring their ongoing involvement in major events staged in the country.
Cricket officials anticipate strong fan interest for the upcoming ODI series, with Pakistan aiming to build on its recent home successes. Australia, on the other hand, seeks to use the series as preparation for future international competitions.
In a significant development, this series is viewed as part of sustained efforts to restore Pakistan’s reputation as a regular host for major international cricket tours, following years of limited home fixtures due to past security concerns.
