Pakistan, Sri Lanka and England Unveil ODI Tri-Series Trophy in Rawalpindi

Shaheen Shah Afridi, Kusal Mendis and Harry Brook unveil silverware ahead of tournament opener as three teams step up preparations for next year’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.

October 17, 2026 at 5:27 PM
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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