Pakistan Cricket Board have released the full match schedule for the England Test series set to be played in October this year. A total of three tests will be played between October 7-11 during the England tour of Pakistan 2024.
The three-match test series will be a part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship 2023-25. notably, this will be the second time the England men’s team have played a Test series in Pakistan in the last two years, with England having won the previous series 3-0 in December 2022.
The first match of the series will be played on Multan from October 7-11. The action then will shift to Karachi while the third and final test match will be played in Rawalpindi.
“We’re really excited to be returning to Pakistan for this three-match men’s Test tour in October. Our last men’s Test tour of Pakistan produced some memorable matches and I’m sure fans can look forward to more exciting cricket across this forthcoming series,” said ECB Chief Executive Officer Richard Gould.
Both Pakistan and England have played 88 Tests so far where England won 28 matches while Pakistan have won 21 matches. A total of 39 matches have been drawn. With the squad yet to be announced, Ben Stokes is expected to lead the England Men’s Test squad.
England’s 2024 tour of Pakistan – series schedule:
- First Test, Multan – October 7-11
- Second Test, Karachi – October 15-19
- Third Test, Rawalpindi – October 24-28
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