Pakistan vs England - Players & Playing XI · Tri-Nation Series 2026
Pakistan vs England: team news and playing XIs
Pakistan play England at Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday 25 October in Tri-Nation Series 2026. England lead the head-to-head 13-5 from 21 meetings. Confirmed XIs land around the toss; until then this page shows each side's likely team and full squad.
Frequently asked questions
Who is playing in Pakistan vs England?
Confirmed XIs are announced around the toss, about 30 minutes before the start. Based on their last matches, Pakistan are likely to field Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Usman Khan, Hasan Nawaz and 7 more, and England Jos Buttler, Aneurin Donald, Harry Brook, Tom Banton and 7 more. The full predicted XIs and squads are on this page.
Who leads the Pakistan vs England head-to-head record?
England lead 13-5 from 21 matches, with 3 draws or no-results. They last met at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on 24 Feb 2026: England won by 2 wickets (with 5 balls remaining).
When and where is Pakistan vs England being played?
Pakistan vs England is being played at Gaddafi Stadium on Sunday 25 October 2026, starting at 09:00 UK time (09:00 UTC, 14:30 IST).
Who are the top run-scorers in Pakistan vs England head-to-head matches?
Across the 21 meetings Statz has on record, the top run-scorers in Pakistan vs England meetings are Babar Azam (Pakistan, 670 runs), Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan, 530 runs) and Harry Brook (England, 376 runs). The head-to-head card on this page has each of those matches, with the scores and the result.
Who are the top wicket-takers in Pakistan vs England head-to-head matches?
Across the 21 meetings Statz has on record, the top wicket-takers in Pakistan vs England meetings are Haris Rauf (Pakistan, 21 wickets), Adil Rashid (England, 19 wickets) and Shaheen Afridi (Pakistan, 15 wickets). The head-to-head card on this page has each of those matches, with the scores and the result.
Who are the in-form batters for Pakistan and England?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading run-scorers are Harry Brook (England, 432 runs in 9 innings), Sahibzada Farhan (Pakistan, 394 runs in 8 innings) and Jos Buttler (England, 372 runs in 9 innings). Harry Brook's latest innings: 114, 23 and 33.
Who are the in-form bowlers for Pakistan and England?
Across each side's last 10 matches, the leading wicket-takers are Mohammad Nawaz (Pakistan, 12 wickets in 7 innings), Jofra Archer (England, 12 wickets in 8 innings) and Adil Rashid (England, 12 wickets in 10 innings). Each bowler's figures from those matches are in the form cards on this page.
What is the pitch like at Gaddafi Stadium?
Over the last 30 completed matches at Gaddafi Stadium since May 2025 (rain-affected games excluded), the average match total is 347 runs, the first innings averages 182 and teams batting first have won 37%. 59% of wickets fall to pace and 35% to spin.
What is Pakistan's record at Gaddafi Stadium?
Pakistan have won 19 and lost 10 of their 30 matches at Gaddafi Stadium. Across all sides, teams batting first have won 37% of matches there. The ground's average scores and toss record are on the venue tab.
What is England's record at Gaddafi Stadium?
England have won 2 and lost 1 of their 3 matches at Gaddafi Stadium. Across all sides, teams batting first have won 37% of matches there. The ground's average scores and toss record are on the venue tab.