RAWALPINDI: Pakistan, Sri Lanka and England unveiled the glittering trophy for their upcoming ODI tri-series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday, setting the stage for a high-profile contest as the three sides sharpen their preparations for next year’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.
KFC Presents Bank Alfalah ODI Tri-Series trophy unveiled! 🏆
📸 The captains with the prize, with the action set to commence tomorrow 🏏
📍 Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
#PAKvSL | #PAKvENG | #CricketKaJashan https://t.co/Hn6yy5HMuC
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 17, 2026
Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sri Lanka skipper Kusal Mendis and England captain Harry Brook jointly unveiled the silverware at the rooftop of the stadium ahead of the tournament’s opening match on Sunday.
England Cricket Team First Training Session #Rawalpindi #pindistadium #TriSeries https://t.co/X4iObKHCg9
— Sohail Imran (@sohailimrangeo) October 17, 2026
Trophy features gold and silver detailing
The trophy features an intricate combination of gold and silver finishes, with three prominent shield-shaped panels displaying the national flags of Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka.
Each panel is outlined with ornate golden detailing, while the elongated body gives the trophy a distinctive appearance. A golden cricket ball sits at the top, above a crown-like arrangement of pointed ornamental elements.
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The unveiling brought together the captains of all three participating teams ahead of a series expected to provide valuable match practice before the global tournament.
🚨 OFFICIAL BROADCASTERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE ODI TRI-SERIES! 📺🌍
– Here is where you can catch all the live action of the Pakistan, England, and Sri Lanka ODI Tri-Series across the globe:
– Pakistan Region: PTV Sports (TV) | Tapmad, Tamasha, and PCB Live App (Live Stream)
– UK: Sky Sports
– North America: Willow TV
– Australia: Fox Sports
– India: VETO
– Sri Lanka: Dialog, PEO TV, and Dialog TV– Bangladesh: T Sports (TV) & Tapmad (Digital SVOD)
– MENA: Cricbuzz
– Rest of the World: Sports Central & SIV
– PCB Live App will also stream live in Pakistan(Premium Subscription), UK, North America, Caribbean, Europe, and Africa regions.
— M Farhan (@MFarhan1200) October 17, 2026
Pakistan to face Sri Lanka in opener
The tri-series will begin on Sunday, October 18, with hosts Pakistan taking on Sri Lanka at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
Pakistan will face England at the same venue on October 20, before Sri Lanka meet England on October 22.
The tournament will then move to Lahore, where the remaining three league-stage matches will be played at Gaddafi Stadium on October 25, 27 and 29.
The final is scheduled for October 31 at the same venue, with the top two teams from the league stage qualifying for the title decider.
PAKISTAN IS READY TO DOMINATE THE TRI-SERIES. 🇵🇰⭐ https://t.co/E9e5QF9ieP
— Rana Ahmad. (@AhmadRana056) October 16, 2026
ODI tri-series schedule
- October 18: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka — Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
- October 20: Pakistan vs England — Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
- October 22: Sri Lanka vs England — Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
- October 25: Pakistan vs England — Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- October 27: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka — Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- October 29: Sri Lanka vs England — Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- October 31: Tri-series final — Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
The three-team competition will offer Pakistan, Sri Lanka and England an opportunity to assess their combinations, test players under match conditions and build momentum ahead of next year’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.
