Pakistan-Sri Lanka ODIs rescheduled for 14 and 16 November in Rawalpindi
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Pakistan and Sri Lanka to play ODIs in Rawalpindi on 14 and 16 November following renewed security assurances.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed new dates for the One-Day International (ODI) series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, with both matches now set to take place on 14 and 16 November in Rawalpindi.
The announcement follows detailed security briefings and assurances given to the visiting team after recent safety concerns.
Mohsin Naqvi assures Sri Lanka cricket team of full security in Pakistan
Interior Minister and PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi expressed his gratitude to the Sri Lankan cricket team for choosing to continue their Pakistan tour. “Grateful to the Sri Lankan team for their decision to continue the Pakistan tour. The spirit of sportsmanship and solidarity shines bright,” he said in a statement on social media.
Grateful to the Sri Lankan team for their decision to continue the Pakistan tour .
— Mohsin Naqvi (@MohsinnaqviC42) November 12, 2025
The spirit of sportsmanship and solidarity shines bright.
The ODI matches between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be played on 14th and 16th November in Rawalpindi.#PakistanCricket #PAKvSL
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar also extended his thanks, saying, “My heartfelt gratitude to the Sri Lankan Cricket Team for their visit to Pakistan and for always supporting the game of cricket. Keep up the sportsman spirit. We are honoured by your presence.”
My heartfelt gratitude to the Sri Lankan Cricket Team for their visit to Pakistan and for always supporting the game of cricket. Keep up the sportsman spirit. We are honoured by your presence
— Attaullah Tarar (@TararAttaullah) November 12, 2025
#FriendshipNotOut
The ODI series in Rawalpindi will precede a tri-nation T20 series featuring Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe. The PCB reaffirmed its commitment to providing full security for all international teams touring the country, underscoring Pakistan’s efforts to maintain its standing as a safe and welcoming destination for international cricket.
