This October will see Rawalpindi become the epicentre of international cricket in Pakistan as six matches will be hosted at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in a span of 14 days.
The hectic schedule means that Sri Lanka and England will visit the city, providing Pakistani cricket fans with a few chances to see international cricket teams in action.
The cricket action will kick off on 9th October with Pakistan playing Sri Lanka in the opener of their T20 International series.
The two sides will be back at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium for the second T20I on October 11 before playing the last match on October 13 at the stadium.
The three consecutive games should keep the stadium packed as the nation’s supporters come out to cheer on their national team as Sri Lanka plays on Pakistani turf.
Following the T20 series, international cricket will then be back in Rawalpindi for a three-match ODI series between Pakistan, Sri Lanka and England.
The first ODI is set for October 18 against Pakistan and Sri Lanka will commence the second part of the hectic schedule with that clash. Pakistan will then take on England on October 20 and Sri Lanka and England will play their ODI match on October 22 at Rawalpindi.
This month will be crucial for Rawalpindi as it will have a prominent place in Pakistan’s international calendar with six matches to feature.
There will also be many cricket enthusiasts coming into the city as the packed schedule is also anticipated to draw a large crowd, especially for the three-match T20 series and the ODI matches that follow.
The city of Rawalpindi is about to see many star players and spectators as it is gearing up for a week of big cricket.
It will be the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, which will be the focal point of the event from October 9 to 22 with six international matches set to take place.
The cricket enthusiasts in Rawalpindi and its surrounding areas have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience several international cricket teams simultaneously in one place over a span of a few sessions.