Pakistan vs England ODI Series Schedule Announced Ahead of ICC World Cup 2027
Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially confirmed the schedule for Pakistan’s five-match One-Day International (ODI) series against England, set to be played from May 15 to May 26, 2027.
The series will serve as valuable preparation for both teams ahead of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027, which is scheduled to take place in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia from October 4 to November 21, 2027.
Pakistan vs England ODI Series 2027 Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | 15 May 2027 | Southampton |
| 2nd ODI | 19 May 2027 | Manchester |
| 3rd ODI | 21 May 2027 | Leeds |
| 4th ODI | 23 May 2027 | Chester-le-Street |
| 5th ODI | 26 May 2027 | Cardiff |
The tour begins in Southampton before moving to Manchester, Leeds, Chester-le-Street, and concludes in Cardiff.
Important World Cup Preparation
The ODI series is expected to provide both Pakistan and England with quality match practice as they prepare for the 2027 Cricket World Cup.
According to the latest ICC ODI rankings:
- Pakistan: 5th
- England: 7th
Both teams will be looking to test combinations and build momentum ahead of the global tournament.
Pakistan’s Busy International Calendar
Before the England ODI series, Pakistan are currently involved in a two-match Test series against the West Indies.
The national side is also scheduled to tour England later this year for a three-match Test series, which will run from August 19 to September 13.
Head-to-Head Record
Pakistan and England have played 91 One-Day Internationals against each other.
Overall record:
- England wins: 56
- Pakistan wins: 32
- No Result/Tied: 3
The last ODI series between the two sides in England took place in 2021, when the hosts won the series 3-0. During that series, Babar Azam finished as Pakistan’s highest run-scorer, including an impressive innings of 158 runs in the final ODI.
With the ICC World Cup approaching, the upcoming five-match series is expected to play an important role in both teams’ preparations for one of cricket’s biggest tournaments.
