PAK vs SL ODI series rescheduled in wake of Islamabad bomb blast
The remaining two matches of the ongoing One-Day International series between Pakistan and Sri Lanka were rescheduled on Wednesday in the wake of a bomb blast in Islamabad on Tuesday.
A suicide bomber detonated explosives and killed 12 people outside a court in Islamabad, hours before Sri Lanka’s first One-Day International against Pakistan in Rawalpindi.
The second and third ODIs, which were originally scheduled for Thursday and Saturday, respectively, will now be played on Friday and Sunday, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi confirmed on X.
Both games will take place in Rawalpindi. Pakistan currently leads the ODI series 1-0 after winning the series opener in Rawalpindi by six runs.
This development comes after some Sri Lankan players expressed their willingness to return home, citing security concerns. However, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) directed its players to continue their tour of Pakistan, and assured them of their safety.
The SLC also said if any player or member of the support staff returns home despite its directives, “a formal review will be conducted to assess their actions, and an appropriate decision will be made upon the conclusion of the review”.
The statement added that replacements would be sent to Pakistan to ensure that the tour continues without interruption.
After the conclusion of the three-match ODI series, Sri Lanka is scheduled to play a T20I tri-series in Pakistan, which also involves Zimbabwe.
The T20I tri-series is scheduled to be played from November 17 to 29. Rawalpindi is the designated host for the first two matches, while Lahore will host the remaining five games, including the final.
(With inputs from AP)
Published on Nov 13, 2025
