Brook's England in Pakistan: Full Squad, Fixtures and Times for the ODI Tri-Series
Published on October 6, 2026
Summary Overview: England's 16-man squad for the Pakistan ODI tri-series, with Mason Crane recalled and Rashid and Curran back. Full fixtures vs Pakistan and Sri Lanka in local, UK, IST and ET times.
Crane Back After Eight Years as England Head to Pakistan Without Buttler and Archer
Who captains England?
Harry Brook leads a 16-player squad for the tri-series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Who is missing?
Jos Buttler is out with a hamstring injury picked up against Sri Lanka last month, and Jofra Archer has been rested to manage his workload after a busy summer.
What is the big selection story?
Leg-spinner Mason Crane is back in an England squad for the first time in eight years, while Adil Rashid and Sam Curran return from injury.
The Story: A New Challenge in Pakistan
England head to Pakistan in October for a seven-match ODI tri-series in Rawalpindi and Lahore, the first time they have ever played an ODI tri-series on Pakistan soil. With the 2027 World Cup just a year away, it is a valuable chance to test the squad in Asian conditions against two strong sides.
For readers new to the format: a tri-series is a tournament between three teams. Here, each team plays the other two twice, and the top two teams reach the final in Lahore on October 31. Every match is a One Day International (ODI), with 50 overs per side.
England arrive in confident form. Last month they beat Sri Lanka 3-0 in the T20 series and 2-1 in the ODIs at home, and they will meet the same Sri Lankan side twice more in this event.
The Selection Talking Points
Crane Returns After Eight Years
The headline call is Mason Crane. The 29-year-old leg-spinner last played for England in the final Test of the 2017-18 Ashes, and he has earned his recall through consistent form for Glamorgan across formats this summer. He has never played an ODI.
Rashid and Curran Back From Injury
Adil Rashid, England's premier white-ball spinner, returns after a hand injury kept him out of the Sri Lanka ODIs. All-rounder Sam Curran is back after groin surgery in August. In Pakistan, where pitches can help spin, Rashid's return is especially important.
Buttler Injured, Archer Rested
England will miss two of their biggest names. Jos Buttler injured his hamstring in the second ODI against Sri Lanka, and Jofra Archer has been rested after a heavy summer that included The Hundred.
National selector Marcus North said the tri-series offered another valuable chance for the ODI squad to test itself against quality opposition in different conditions.
Three Uncapped Players
Mason Crane, all-rounder James Coles and fast bowler Henry Crocombe have not yet played an ODI for England, so the tour could hand out some new caps. Rehan Ahmed and Dan Lawrence, both in the squad against Sri Lanka, miss out.
The Full England Squad
| Role | Players |
| Batters | Harry Brook (c), Ben Duckett, Joe Root |
| Wicketkeeper-batters | Tom Banton, Jordan Cox |
| All-rounders | James Coles*, Will Jacks, Gus Atkinson, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton |
| Bowlers | Sonny Baker, Mason Crane*, Henry Crocombe*, Adil Rashid, Josh Tongue |
*Uncapped in ODIs
Players to Watch
Harry Brook (c): The captain was in brilliant touch against Sri Lanka and will lead the batting in Buttler's absence.
Tom Banton: England's top run-scorer in the Sri Lanka ODIs, including a maiden ODI century at The Oval. With Buttler out, he will likely keep wicket.
Will Jacks: Named Player of the Series in the Sri Lanka ODIs, and his off-spin could be a real asset on Pakistani pitches.
Adil Rashid: England's most experienced spinner, back to lead the slow-bowling attack.
Mason Crane: The comeback story of the tour, with a chance for a first ODI cap.
England's Fixtures (Local, UK, IST and ET)
All matches start at 1:00 PM local time (Pakistan Standard Time). UK clocks go back on Sunday, October 25, so the UK start time changes from 9:00 AM to 8:00 AM partway through the series.
| Match | Date | Opponent | Venue | Local (PKT) | UK | IST | ET |
| 2nd Match | Tue Oct 20 | Pakistan | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 1:00 PM | 9:00 AM (BST) | 1:30 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 3rd Match | Thu Oct 22 | Sri Lanka | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 1:00 PM | 9:00 AM (BST) | 1:30 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 4th Match | Sun Oct 25 | Pakistan | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 1:00 PM | 8:00 AM (GMT) | 1:30 PM | 4:00 AM |
| 6th Match | Thu Oct 29 | Sri Lanka | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 1:00 PM | 8:00 AM (GMT) | 1:30 PM | 4:00 AM |
| Final | Sat Oct 31 | TBC | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 1:00 PM | 8:00 AM (GMT) | 1:30 PM | 4:00 AM |
England are not involved in the opening match, Pakistan vs Sri Lanka on October 18, or in Pakistan vs Sri Lanka on October 27.
The Full Tri-Series Schedule
| Match | Date | Fixture | Venue |
| 1st | Sun Oct 18 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Rawalpindi |
| 2nd | Tue Oct 20 | Pakistan vs England | Rawalpindi |
| 3rd | Thu Oct 22 | Sri Lanka vs England | Rawalpindi |
| 4th | Sun Oct 25 | Pakistan vs England | Lahore |
| 5th | Tue Oct 27 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Lahore |
| 6th | Thu Oct 29 | Sri Lanka vs England | Lahore |
| Final | Sat Oct 31 | Top two teams | Lahore |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the England captain for the Pakistan tri-series?
Harry Brook, who leads a 16-player squad.
Why isn't Jos Buttler playing?
Buttler suffered a hamstring injury in the second ODI against Sri Lanka last month and has been ruled out of the tour.
Why isn't Jofra Archer in the squad?
He has been rested to manage his workload after a busy summer.
Who is Mason Crane?
A Glamorgan leg-spinner recalled to an England squad for the first time in eight years. His last England appearance was in the 2017-18 Ashes.
When do England play Pakistan?
Twice in the league stage: October 20 in Rawalpindi and October 25 in Lahore, both at 1:00 PM local time (1:30 PM IST, 4:00 AM ET).
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