The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the schedule for Australia’s three-match ODI series in Pakistan. This series will coincide with the concluding phases of the Indian Premier League (IPL), including the playoffs.
Australia is set to arrive in Islamabad on May 23. The first ODI is scheduled for May 30, with the second on June 2, and the third on June 4. All matches will take place at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, starting at 4:30 PM local time.
The IPL league stage wraps up on May 24 with a match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at Eden Gardens. The playoffs will commence on May 26 with Qualifier 1 at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) in Dharamsala.
While not officially confirmed, Australian players whose IPL teams reach the playoffs may remain in India, while those whose teams do not qualify could travel to Pakistan to join the ODI team.
Currently, 15 Australian players are participating in the IPL, including Pat Cummins (Sunrisers Hyderabad) and Mitchell Starc (Delhi Capitals). However, Cricket Australia might opt to exclude Cummins, Starc, and Hazlewood from the squad for both the Pakistan and Bangladesh series.
Australia’s Tour of Pakistan and Bangladesh
| Date | Match | Venue | Local Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, May 30, 2026 | 1st ODI | Rawalpindi Stadium, Pakistan | 4:30 PM (Pakistan local time) |
| Tue, Jun 2, 2026 | 2nd ODI | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan | 4:30 PM (Pakistan local time) |
| Thu, Jun 4, 2026 | 3rd ODI | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan | 4:30 PM (Pakistan local time) |
| Tue, Jun 9, 2026 | 1st ODI | Sher‑e‑Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh | 2:00 PM (Bangladesh local time) |
| Thu, Jun 11, 2026 | 2nd ODI | Sher‑e‑Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh | 2:00 PM (Bangladesh local time) |
| Sun, Jun 14, 2026 | 3rd ODI | Sher‑e‑Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh | 2:00 PM (Bangladesh local time) |
| Wed, Jun 17, 2026 | 1st T20I | Bir Sreshtho Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram, Bangladesh | 6:00 PM (Bangladesh local time) |
| Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | 2nd T20I | Bir Sreshtho Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram, Bangladesh | 6:00 PM (Bangladesh local time) |
| Sun, Jun 21, 2026 | 3rd T20I | Bir Sreshtho Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram, Bangladesh | 2:00 PM (Bangladesh local time) |