Pakistan and England renew their storied ODI rivalry on Tuesday as the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026 moves to its second game at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The hosts come in full of confidence after a 37-run win over Sri Lanka in the tournament opener on Sunday, while England — playing their first match of the series — will be eager to spoil the home party and stamp their authority early in the round-robin.
With only a few games before the October 31 final in Lahore, every point in this three-team competition carries real weight. England, fresh from a 2-1 home ODI series win over Sri Lanka, look settled; Pakistan, meanwhile, have momentum and a roaring home crowd behind them.
Match Details: Date, Time and Venue
- Match: Pakistan vs England, 2nd ODI — Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026
- Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM local (PKT) — 1:30 PM IST / 8:00 AM GMT; toss 30 minutes earlier
- Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
- Series: Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026 (Pakistan, England, Sri Lanka); Rawalpindi hosts the October 18, 20 and 22 games, Lahore the October 25, 27 and 29 games, and the final is at Gaddafi Stadium on October 31
Squads and Probable Playing XIs
Pakistan probable XI: Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Saad Baig (wk), Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha, Arafat Minhas, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi (c), Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf.
England probable XI: Ben Duckett, Jordan Cox (wk), Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Adil Rashid, Josh Tongue.
Pakistan are expected to stick with the winning combination from the opener. Salman Agha was the star on Sunday with an unbeaten 107 off 90 balls, while Shaheen Afridi’s three wickets and Naseem Shah’s two kept Sri Lanka to 268 in reply to Pakistan’s 305. Babar Azam (45) and Saad Baig (39) also chipped in with useful runs. England, led by Harry Brook, bring a settled squad into their first outing — Joe Root and Ben Duckett anchor the batting, Adil Rashid leads the spin department, and the pace unit of Gus Atkinson, Josh Tongue and Jamie Overton has genuine bite. Allrounders Sam Curran and Will Jacks give Brook valuable balance on both sides of the innings.
Head-to-Head Record
England have historically had the better of this rivalry: across 92 ODIs, England have won 57, Pakistan 32, with three matches abandoned or producing no result. But home conditions level things out considerably — and Pakistan’s strong start to this tri-series suggests they are ready to narrow the gap.
Pitch and Weather Report
The Rawalpindi surface played well in the opener: there was some early assistance for the seamers, but the pitch stayed true with good pace and bounce, encouraging aggressive batting. The surface is expected to slow slightly as the game wears on, bringing the spinners into play, and with dew settling in during the evening, chasing could again be the preferred option. The forecast is ideal for cricket — clear and sunny, around 29°C, with low humidity and virtually no chance of rain.
Where to Watch: Live Streaming and TV
- Pakistan: PTV Sports / A Sports (TV)
- India: FanCode (live streaming)
- UK: Sky Sports Cricket
- USA & Canada: Willow TV
- Viewers elsewhere should check local listings for the tri-series broadcast.
FAQs
When is the Pakistan vs England 2nd ODI?
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time (1:30 PM IST / 8:00 AM GMT) at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The toss is 30 minutes before the start.
Which teams are in the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026?
Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka. The teams play a round-robin before the final at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on October 31.
Who won the first match of the series?
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 37 runs on October 18 — Pakistan posted 305 and bowled Sri Lanka out for 268.
What is the head-to-head record between Pakistan and England in ODIs?
In 92 ODIs, England have won 57 and Pakistan 32, with three games abandoned.
Who are the captains?
Shaheen Afridi captains Pakistan; Harry Brook leads England.
Where can I watch Pakistan vs England live?
In Pakistan on PTV Sports/A Sports; in India on FanCode; in the UK on Sky Sports; in the USA and Canada on Willow TV.
Conclusion
Pakistan have the momentum, the home crowd and a match-winning all-round performance already banked in this tournament. But England’s record in this fixture is formidable, and with Root, Brook, Rashid and a sharp pace attack, they are more than capable of starting their campaign with a statement win. Expect a high-scoring battle in Rawalpindi — and with dew in play, the toss could shape the chase.
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