Pakistan will travel to England in May 2027 for a highly anticipated five-match One-Day International (ODI) series, with the contests serving as a crucial build-up to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027.
The series will begin on Saturday, 15 May, in Southampton and conclude on 26 May in Cardiff. The remaining fixtures will be played in Manchester, Leeds, and Chester-le-Street, giving fans across England the opportunity to witness one of cricket’s most competitive rivalries.
Full Pakistan vs England ODI Series Schedule 2027
The complete schedule for the five-match ODI series is as follows:
- 15 May 2027 – First ODI, Southampton
- 19 May 2027 – Second ODI, Manchester
- 21 May 2027 – Third ODI, Leeds
- 23 May 2027 – Fourth ODI, Chester-le-Street
- 26 May 2027 – Fifth ODI, Cardiff
Important World Cup Preparation for Both Teams
The ODI series will play a significant role in helping both Pakistan and England fine-tune their squads ahead of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027, scheduled to take place across South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia from 4 October to 21 November 2027.
With less than five months separating the ODI series from the global tournament, both teams are expected to use the matches to evaluate combinations, strengthen their line-ups, and build momentum.
ICC ODI Rankings
Pakistan head into the series as the No. 5-ranked ODI team in the latest ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings, while England currently sit in seventh place.
The series promises to be a competitive contest as both sides aim to improve their form and rankings before the World Cup.
Pakistan’s Busy England Tour Schedule
Before the ODI series next year, Pakistan are also scheduled to visit England for a three-match Test series from 19 August to 13 September, following their ongoing two-match Test tour of the West Indies.
The back-to-back tours underline the growing cricketing rivalry between the two nations and provide Pakistan with valuable experience in English conditions.
Flashback to Pakistan’s Last ODI Tour of England
Pakistan last toured England for an ODI series in 2021, where former captain Babar Azam delivered one of the standout batting performances of the tour.
Babar finished as the leading run-scorer in the three-match series with 177 runs, highlighted by a magnificent 158-run innings in the third ODI, despite Pakistan losing the series.
Fans will be hoping for another memorable contest when the two sides meet again in 2027.
Pakistan vs England ODI Series 2027: Key Details
- Series: Pakistan Tour of England 2027
- Format: Five-match ODI series
- Dates: 15–26 May 2027
- Venues: Southampton, Manchester, Leeds, Chester-le-Street, Cardiff
- Purpose: Preparation for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027
The five-match ODI series is expected to attract significant global attention as two of cricket’s biggest nations renew their rivalry in the lead-up to the sport’s biggest tournament.
