LAHORE — The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday confirmed that the national men’s cricket team will tour England in May 2027 for a five-match One-Day International (ODI) series.
The white-ball tour is set to begin on May 15, 2027, in Southampton and will wrap up on May 26 in Cardiff. The PCB described the series as vital preparation for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027, which is scheduled to be held in October and November across South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
Pakistan to tour England for five ODIs in 2027
Details here ➡️ https://t.co/pXPRSD8P9G#ENGvPAK pic.twitter.com/cW2z2aCSmC
— PCB Media (@TheRealPCBMedia) July 23, 2026
Tour Fixtures and Schedule Breakdown
The 11-day series will be played across several major venues in England and Wales, offering both teams valuable match practice ahead of the global tournament.
| Fixture | Date | Venue / City |
|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | May 15, 2027 | Southampton |
| 2nd ODI | May 19, 2027 | Manchester |
| 3rd ODI | May 21, 2027 | Leeds |
| 4th ODI | May 23, 2027 | Chester-le-Street |
| 5th ODI | May 26, 2027 | Cardiff |
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled the schedule for Pakistan’s upcoming five-match ODI series against England, confirming that the fixtures will run from May 15 to 26, 2027.
Details: https://t.co/qnFp8Uh5X3
— The Current (@TheCurrentPK) July 23, 2026
International Context and Rankings
Pakistan currently sits fifth in the ICC Men’s ODI Rankings. The team’s last bilateral ODI series in England was in 2021, during which former captain Babar Azam emerged as the top run-scorer with 177 runs across three matches, including a highest score of 158.
The announcement comes as the national side continues its busy international schedule. Pakistan is currently involved in a two-match Test series in the West Indies. After the Caribbean tour, the team will head to England for a three-match Test series from August 19 to September 13.
