Lahore, 23 October 2025: Pakistan Shaheens will feature in a white-ball series against England Lions in Abu Dhabi from 20 February to 9 March, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced today.
The series comprises three T20s and five one-day matches, with the T20s scheduled for 20, 22 and 24 February. The T20 series will be followed by five one-day matches which will be played on 27 February, 1, 4, 6 and 9 March.
The series has been organised to provide maximum opportunities and incentives for young players to perform and press their claims for selection in the senior side.
Since July 2024, Pakistan Shaheens have featured in a number of events, including back-to-back tours of Darwin, Australia and home series against Bangladesh ‘A’ and Sri Lanka ‘A’. They also participated in the ACC Men’s T20 Emerging Asia Cup last year and toured England (two three dayers, three one-day matches) earlier this year.
The last time Pakistan Shaheens, formerly known as Pakistan ‘A’ took on England Lions was in 2018, when both sides played a series comprising one four-dayer, five one-day matches and two T20s in the UAE. Pakistan ‘A’ won the only four-dayer and the five-match one-day series, while England Lions won the two-match T20 series.
Usman Wahla, PCB Director – International:
“The series against England Lions has been organised to provide maximum opportunities for our emerging players to perform and stake a claim for selection at the international level. By playing competitive series, our young players gain invaluable experience and a clearer understanding of the standards expected at the highest level.
“Over the past 15 months, Pakistan Shaheens have travelled and performed in a variety of conditions. We are confident this series will further strengthen our bench strength and provide the selectors with more options for the senior team.”
Series schedule:
20 February – First T20
22 February – Second T20
24 February – Third T20
27 February – First One-Day
1 March – Second One-Day
4 March – Third One-Day
6 March – Fourth One-Day
9 March – Fifth One-Day
