KEY POINTS
- Pakistan vs South Africa T20I series starts on October 28
- Australia and India will face off in a three-match series beginning October 29
- Bangladesh vs West Indies series is currently in progress
- ICC T20I Rankings show India and Australia at the top
ISLAMABAD: The cricketing world is set for an action-packed few days as three major men’s T20I series unfold.
Pakistan will host South Africa for a three-match T20I series starting October 28, Australia welcomes India for their own three-match series starting October 29, while Bangladesh- West Indies series is in progress.
These exciting clashes come ahead of the ICC Men’s T20I rankings update, where India and Australia sit at the top.
The Upcoming Series
Three prominent men’s T20I series are currently in progress or about to begin:
Bangladesh vs West Indies – Bangladesh is hosting West Indies for a series of three matches. The first match was played on October 27, where the West Indies won by 16 runs.
Pakistan vs South Africa – The series between Pakistan and South Africa will kick off on October 28, with the next two matches scheduled for October 31 and November 1. This series promises to be a thrilling contest.
Australia vs India – Defending T20 World Cup champions India will face Australia in a three-match series beginning on October 29. The series will conclude on November 8.
Pakistan vs South Africa: Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Pakistan enters the series with a solid record in 2025, having won 15 out of 26 matches this year. They’ve secured victories in two bilateral series and a tri-series.
In contrast, South Africa’s T20I form has been underwhelming, securing just four wins from 11 matches and failing to clinch any series victories in 2025.
The head-to-head record between the two teams is perfectly balanced, with each side winning 12 out of the 24 matches they’ve contested.
1st T20I: Pakistan vs South Africa
Date: October 28, 2025
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Time: 08:00 pm (UTC+0500)
Australia vs India: A Battle of Giants
India has been unstoppable in T20Is this year, winning 11 out of 12 matches, with their only loss coming to New Zealand.
The defending T20 World Cup champions will look to continue their winning streak against Australia, who have been equally dominant, winning nine out of 11 matches this year.
India holds the upper hand in their head-to-head record against Australia, having won 20 out of 32 encounters, including seven out of the 12 matches played in Australia.
1st T20I: Australia vs India
Date: October 29, 2025
Venue: Manuka Oval, Canberra
Time: 01:15 pm (UTC+0500)
ICC Men’s T20I Rankings
As the T20I action heats up, here’s a look at the latest ICC men’s T20I team rankings:
India – 272 rating points (64 matches)
Australia – 268 rating points (39 matches)
England – 258 rating points (45 matches)
New Zealand – 250 rating points (49 matches)
South Africa – 241 rating points (46 matches)
West Indies – 236 rating points (55 matches)
Pakistan – 233 rating points (65 matches)
Sri Lanka – 230 rating points (43 matches)
Bangladesh – 224 rating points (62 matches)
Afghanistan – 217 rating points (41 matches)
Zimbabwe – 201 rating points (59 matches)
Ireland – 201 rating points (34 matches)
With six teams gearing up for crucial series, the rankings could see some shifts depending on the outcomes of these upcoming encounters. Fans worldwide will be watching closely as the race for top spots intensifies.
