Pakistan to host Australia in upcoming ODI series

Pakistan will host Australia for a three-match ODI series commencing later this month, with the fixtures set to be played in Rawalpindi and Lahore.

Australia will be in Islamabad on May 23 for an exciting three-match ODI series against Pakistan. This high-stakes match is eagerly awaited by cricket enthusiasts as both teams aim to deliver their best performances. Australia returned to Pakistan for the first time for a bilateral ODI for over four years in the series.

The first ODI will be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on May 30. The hosts will be Australia who face them in a daytime match from 4:30 pm local time, with toss lined up at 4 pm. The big boundaries and quick outfield of Rawalpindi test the skills of batters and the sharpness of fielders.

Lahore hosts the second and third ODIs at Gaddafi Stadium on June 2 and June 4. The night matches under the lights will be exciting cricket with the dew factor certainly being a factor. Gaddafi Stadium has special significance for the Pakistani followers, as it was the venue of Australia’s recent T20I whitewash earlier this year.

All three ODIs start from 4:30 pm. This is a time that is well suited to both teams, and offers ideal viewing conditions to television viewers throughout Pakistan. Fans are returning to live cricket following the recent gaps in international cricket and are anticipated to fill stadiums. Australia last played Pakistan in an ODI series in March/April 2022.

They have since won T20Is in Lahore (Pakistan 3-0) and also played ICC Champions Trophy 2025 games including a victory over England. Recent form and history of rivalry will be brought to the table by both sides in this matchup. Pakistan is looking to use the home-field advantage and Australia is looking to keep the momentum going in white-ball cricket. Pakistan’s youngsters take on world-class Australian bowlers in vital series.