Islamabad blast aftermath: Pakistan moves entire T20 tri-series ft Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe to Rawalpindi amid tight security

Pakistan's T20 tri-series against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe will now be entirely held in Rawalpindi due to security concerns following a recent bombing. The tournament kicks off November 18th, with all matches starting at 6 pm. Sri Lanka's team will remain in Pakistan, with assurances of high-level security provided by the PCB chairman.

Sri Lanka's Mahesh Theekshana shakes hand with Pakistani players (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

The Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed the updated schedule for the upcoming T20 tri-nation series featuring Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, with all matches now set to be played in Rawalpindi. The decision to keep the tournament in one city follows heightened security measures after a recent suicide bombing in Islamabad. The tri-series will begin on 18 November with Pakistan facing Zimbabwe in the opening encounter at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. All games, including the 29 November final, will start at 6 pm local time. Each team will play four matches in the league stage, with the top two progressing to the final.

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This development comes as Sri Lanka Cricket directed its players to stay on in Pakistan despite some expressing safety concerns after Tuesday’s attack in Islamabad, which killed 12 people. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who also serves as the country’s interior minister, met Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner and senior officials to ensure top-level security arrangements for the visitors. Naqvi personally inspected the security setup at the Pindi Cricket Stadium and thanked the Sri Lankan board for continuing the tour. “The spirit of sportsmanship and solidarity shines bright,” he wrote on X. Zimbabwe, which arrived in Pakistan early Thursday, will join the two Asian sides for the week-long series, serving as vital preparation ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup.Revised Schedule (All matches in Rawalpindi) 18 Nov – Pakistan vs Zimbabwe 20 Nov – Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe 22 Nov – Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 23 Nov – Pakistan vs Zimbabwe 25 Nov – Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe 27 Nov – Pakistan vs Sri Lanka 29 Nov – Final

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