The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced that the Pakistan cricket team will tour England for a three-match Test series in August and September 2026, as part of the 2025-27 World Test Championship.
The matches, which have been confirmed by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), will take place at Headingley, Lord’s, and Edgbaston. The series kicks off at Headingley, Leeds, followed by iconic venues in London and Birmingham, all starting at 3 PM PKT:
- 1st Test: August 19-23, Headingley, Leeds
- 2nd Test: August 27-31, Lord’s, London
- 3rd Test: September 9-13, Edgbaston, Birmingham
This marks Pakistan’s fourth Test tour of England since 2016 and their 29th bilateral Test series since 1954.
📢 Pakistan’s Test tour of England in 2026 confirmed 🗓️
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— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) July 24, 2025As part of the World Test Championship, this series is vital for the rankings of both teams. Pakistan seeks to capitalise on its recent performances, while England, led by Ben Stokes, continues to be a strong team on home soil. The PCB highlighted, “This tour reinforces the historic cricketing relationship between the two nations.”
Saud Shakeel leads the Pakistan Shaheens in England for a 50-over and three-day series. The tour prepares the team for the 2026 Test series against England. The squad includes Test players Mir Hamza, Musa Khan, and Sajid Khan. However, a thumb fracture sidelines Sajid. This series hones skills for the World Test Championship matches.
Pakistan’s last tour of England in 2020 featured competitive matches, with the team aiming to improve its away record. The 2026 series offers a chance to challenge England’s dominance at home.
