Series schedule between Pakistan, South Africa released

Lahore: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has scheduled the matches of the all-format series against South Africa.

The first Test match between Pakistan and South Africa is scheduled to be played at the Gaddafi Stadium on October 15 and the second Test match on October 20 in Rawalpindi.

After the series of Test matches, the first match of the series consisting of three T20 International matches will be played on October 28 in Rawalpindi and the remaining two matches will be played in Lahore on October 31 and November 1.

Faisalabad will host a One Day International match after 17 years, where a three-match ODI series against South Africa will be played from November 4 to 8.

It is pertinent to note that Pakistan will host the ICC World Test Championship with South Africa from October 12.

PCB Chief Operating Officer Sameer Ahmed Syed said that the return of One Day Internationals to Faisalabad after 17 years is a historic moment. This series between the two countries will bring quality cricket.