2020-23 FTP Schedule for Pakistan Team

The Pakistan team is schedule for various T20, ODI and Test series as per ICC Future Tours Programme. This also includes Pakistan Super League (PSL) to be held each year during February – March period. In addition to bilateral series against England, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Australia, we also have multiple ICC mega events. These ICC events include Asia Cup and T20 World Cup in 2021, followed by 2022 T20 World Cup and 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup.

Series against England

Pakistan vs England series schedule is already out that will begin on August 5 until September 1. The series consists of a total of 9 matches including 3 practice matches, 3 Tests and 3 T20s. Pakistan tour of England earlier included T20 and ODI series against Ireland and Netherlands but the series has been postponed for a later date.

PSL 2020 Remaining Matches

The PSL playoffs and finals have been postponed due to COVID-19 related lock-down in Pakistan. As per PCB, the remaining matches will be completed (either with or without foreign players) in November-December window. Earlier all matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) were held in Pakistan. If the remaining matches are held, it would be the first time a remarkable event, such as PSL, is completed in Pakistan since 2009.

Pakistan vs New Zealand Series in 2020-21

Pakistan team is also scheduled for a tour to New Zealand during December 2020 and January 2021. The tour, as per ICC FTP, is part of the bilateral arrangement between the two countries. Both teams will play 2 Test matches and 3 T20Is in New Zealand. The Pakistani team will head back to play the 2021 PSL at local grounds in Pakistan.

Pakistan vs South Africa Series in 2020

The series between Pakistan and South Africa, which was initially scheduled in October / November, has been postponed. Pakistan will now tour South Africa for a six-match series including 3 ODIs and 3 T20s in April 2021 as per PCB latest update. This tour is also part of the ICC FTP Programme. While the PSL will be held during February-March window, the series schedule against South Africa will be confirmed with dates and venues in April now. More on this at Pakistan vs South Africa series coverage page here.

After South Africa tour, Pakistan will visit Zimbabwe where they will play two Tests and three T20Is matches.

2021 Main Events for Pakistan Team

Some great events are scheduled in 2021 to take place that include PSL, Asia Cup and T20 World Cup. Pakistan Super League is scheduled for February and March with all matches to be played in Pakistan. After South Africa tour, Pakistan will prepare to host Asia Cup 2021 in June. The other ICC event where Pakistan will participate is ICC T20 World Cup 2021 to be hosted by India. The tournament will begin in October as per revised itinerary and Pakistan will most likely tour India.

What’s next for Pakistan team?

We are keeping an eye on international cricket schedule and changes in ICC FTP Programme for all teams. Since many series have been either cancelled or postponed, and many series rescheduled, it is hard to speculate on how the FTP fixtures will hold during the 2020-21 period. We will keep the Pakistan cricket schedule updated with all upcoming series on this page, so be sure to bookmark and keep visiting this page for all changes as they happen.

As mentioned earlier, Pakistan will continue to participate in 2021, 2022 and 2023 ICC events including two T20 World Cup events, Asia Cup and later the ICC Cricket World as per confirmed schedule.