Pakistan National Cricket Team
The complete hub for Pakistan cricket: the current squad and captains, the 2026 schedule and fixtures, ICC rankings, trophies, all-time records — and how to follow every match live.
Last updated: 11 October 2026
Quick answer: The Pakistan national cricket team — the Shaheens — are three-time ICC champions (1992 World Cup, 2009 World T20, 2017 Champions Trophy). As of October 2026 the captains are Sahibzada Farhan (T20I), Shaheen Shah Afridi (ODI) and Babar Azam (Test); the head coaches are Mike Hesson (white-ball) and Sarfaraz Ahmed (Test). Pakistan are ranked 5th in ODIs, 6th in T20Is and 7th in Tests. Their next match is the 3rd T20I vs Sri Lanka on 13 October 2026 at Rawalpindi.
By the numbers
Pakistan Cricket in Numbers
The state of the Shaheens, October 2026.
ICC titles
1992 World Cup, 2009 World T20, 2017 Champions Trophy.
ODI ranking
6th in T20Is, 7th in Tests (July 2026).
Next match
3rd T20I vs Sri Lanka, Rawalpindi.
Test status since
Playing Test cricket for 74 years.
In This Guide
Everything about the Pakistan team, one click away.
October 2026
The Team Right Now
Split captaincy, new coaches, and a team in transition after the 2026 T20 World Cup Super 8 exit.
Sahibzada Farhan (captain)
Appointed October 2026 after leading Pakistan to Asian Games silver; the 30-year-old opener is the latest turn in Pakistan’s captaincy carousel.
Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain)
Took the ODI reins in November 2025 — the spearhead fast bowler now leads the 50-over side.
Babar Azam (captain)
Returned as Test captain in July 2026, replacing Shan Masood — back at the helm in the format where it all began for him.
| Role | Name | Since |
|---|---|---|
| White-ball head coach | Mike Hesson | May 2025 |
| Test head coach | Sarfaraz Ahmed | March 2026 |
| Bowling coach | Ashley Noffke | — |
| Batting coach | Hanif Malik | — |
| PCB Chairman | Mohsin Naqvi | — |
ICC Rankings (July 2026)
Pakistan: 5th in ODIs, 6th in T20Is, 7th in Tests.
Full detail: Squad, Players, Captain & Coach → · All Captains → · Rankings →
Fixtures
Schedule & Fixtures: Oct–Nov 2026
Pakistan’s confirmed home season — Sri Lanka tour, ODI tri-series with England, and two Tests. Per the ICC/PCB itinerary.
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct 2026 | 1st T20I vs Sri Lanka | Rawalpindi |
| 11 Oct 2026 | 2nd T20I vs Sri Lanka | Rawalpindi |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 3rd T20I vs Sri Lanka | Rawalpindi |
| 18 Oct 2026 | ODI tri-series: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Rawalpindi |
| 20 Oct 2026 | ODI tri-series: Pakistan vs England | Rawalpindi |
| 25 Oct 2026 | ODI tri-series: Pakistan vs England | Lahore (Gaddafi) |
| 27 Oct 2026 | ODI tri-series: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Lahore (Gaddafi) |
| 31 Oct 2026 | ODI tri-series final (top two) | Lahore (Gaddafi) |
| 9–13 Nov 2026 | 1st Test vs Sri Lanka | Rawalpindi |
| 17–21 Nov 2026 | 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka | Lahore (Gaddafi) |
Schedules change — always confirm with the PCB or ICC before making plans. Full guides: Pakistan Cricket Schedule 2026 · Pakistan’s Next Match · Upcoming Series
Silverware
Trophies & History
Three ICC titles — each won a different way, each defining an era.
World Cup winners
Imran Khan’s “cornered tigers” — one win in five games, then Inzamam’s semi-final blitz and Wasim’s final magic against England. Pakistan’s first world title. World Cup record →
World T20 winners
Younis Khan’s team, Afridi’s all-round final heroics vs Sri Lanka — triumph in exile, with home cricket suspended after the 2009 Lahore attack.
Champions Trophy winners
Sarfraz Ahmed’s underdogs — ranked 8th — thrashed India by 180 runs in the final, Fakhar Zaman’s hundred and Mohammad Amir’s opening spell.
The near misses
Runners-up at the 1999 World Cup, the 2007 World T20 and the 2022 World T20 — plus the semi-final epics chronicled in our semi-final record hub.
The long arc: Pakistan Team History: 1952 to Today →
Immortals
All-Time Records
The numbers no Pakistani will ever forget.
| Record | Holder | Figure |
|---|---|---|
| Most Test runs | Younis Khan | 10,099 |
| Most Test wickets | Wasim Akram | 414 |
| Most ODI runs | Inzamam-ul-Haq | 11,739 |
| Most ODI wickets | Wasim Akram | 502 |
| Most T20I runs | Babar Azam | 4,000+ (still active) |
| Highest Test score | Hanif Mohammad | 337 vs West Indies, 1958 |
How to Follow Pakistan Live
Never miss a ball — the honest, evergreen way.
Television
Home series air on PTV Sports, Ten Sports and Geo Super; ICC events on the official rights holders per region.
Live scores
ESPNcricinfo ball-by-ball, the PCB/ICC apps, and our Pak live score guide — scores, scorecards and results without the noise.
Playing XI
Toss-time teams, selection logic and where to find today’s XI: Pakistan Playing 11 guide.
Go deeper
Related Guides
Every question about the Pakistan team, answered in depth.
Pakistan Cricket Schedule 2026
Fixtures, series and how to follow — the schedule hub.
Pakistan’s Next Match
Date, opponent, venue and how to watch.
Upcoming Series
Tri-series, Tests and what comes after.
Squad 2026
Players, captains and coaches, format by format.
Playing 11 Today
How the XI is picked and where to find it.
Pak Live Score Guide
Scores, scorecards and results, done right.
Team History
1952 to today — eras, trophies, legends.
All Captains
Every Pakistan captain, from Kardar to Farhan.
ICC Rankings
Test, ODI and T20I standings explained.
World Cup Record
1992 glory to today — every campaign.
Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
The questions millions of fans ask.
Who is the captain of the Pakistan cricket team?
Pakistan use split captaincy (October 2026): Sahibzada Farhan (T20I), Shaheen Shah Afridi (ODI) and Babar Azam (Test).
When is Pakistan’s next match?
The 3rd T20I vs Sri Lanka on 13 October 2026 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium — then the ODI tri-series with Sri Lanka and England from 18 October. See our next-match guide for the latest.
How many World Cups has Pakistan won?
Three ICC titles: the 1992 Cricket World Cup, the 2009 World T20 and the 2017 Champions Trophy.
What is Pakistan’s ICC ranking?
As of July 2026: 5th in ODIs, 6th in T20Is, 7th in Tests. Details in our rankings guide.
Did Pakistan win the match today?
We don’t publish invented results — check ESPNcricinfo, the PCB’s official channels, or our live score guide for verified scores.
When will Pakistan start batting?
That depends on the toss and the match situation — follow the live blog on ESPNcricinfo or our score guide for ball-by-ball updates.
What does “Pak vs” mean in cricket searches?
“Pak” is Pakistan’s three-letter code — “Pak vs” searches are fans looking for Pakistan’s match: the fixture, scorecard or live score. Start at our schedule hub.
Where can I watch Pakistan cricket matches live?
In Pakistan on PTV Sports, Ten Sports and Geo Super; streaming on Tamasha/Myco; ball-by-ball on ESPNcricinfo. See how to watch.
Never Miss a Pakistan Match
Schedule, squad, live scores and records — the complete Pakistan cricket hub, updated through the 2026 home season.
Squad, schedule and ranking figures follow PCB and ICC announcements as of October 2026; selections change — confirm before match day. Photographs: Wikimedia Commons.