PCB confirms November series for Pakistan Shaheens against Sri Lanka ‘A’ in Islamabad

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially confirmed that the Islamabad Club will host a series of matches between Sri Lanka ‘A’ and Pakistan Shaheens in November. This series includes two four-day matches and a three-match 50-over series.

Sri Lanka ‘A’ will make their first tour to Pakistan, playing two four-day matches from November 11 to 21, followed by the 50-over series on November 25, 27, and 29. The Sri Lankan team is set to arrive in Islamabad on November 7 and will conduct training for three days before their first four-day match kicks off on November 11.

For both four-day matches, the toss is scheduled for 9 AM PKT, with the first ball expected at 9:30 AM PKT. The three 50-over matches will be day-night fixtures, with tosses taking place at 1:30 PM PKT and the first ball bowled at 2 PM PKT.

The PCB is committed to nurturing its young talent, with this being the Shaheens' second home series in three months. In August, Bangladesh ‘A’ toured Islamabad for a similar format of matches.

This year, the Pakistan Shaheens have also participated in two four-day matches against Bangladesh ‘A’ in Darwin, Australia, along with two 50-over games against Northern Territory and Bangladesh ‘A’, as well as the Top End T20 series. Additionally, the Shaheens competed in the ACC Men’s T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup in Muscat.

Schedule of matches:

7 Nov – Arrival in Islamabad
11-14 Nov – 1st four-day match vs Pakistan Shaheens; Islamabad Club
18-21 Nov – 2nd four-day match vs Pakistan Shaheens; Islamabad Club
25 Nov – 1st 50-over match vs Pakistan Shaheens; Islamabad Club
27 Nov – 2nd 50-over match vs Pakistan Shaheens; Islamabad Club
29 Nov – 3rd 50-over match vs Pakistan Shaheens; Islamabad Club