There was a time when tri-series were a common feature in cricket. The Commonwealth Series, hosted by Cricket Australia, used to involve three teams in an ODI format and was very popular among fans. However, it was discontinued after the 2014-15 season, and since then, few cricket boards have shown interest in men’s tri-series. Now, the Pakistan Cricket Board is eager to revive this tradition.
Pakistan to host Kiwis and Proteas sides in a 4-match ODI Tri-series
Pakistan recently announced their 2024-25 home fixtures, which include an ODI tri-series featuring New Zealand and South Africa. Ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy, the Kiwi and Proteas sides will tour Pakistan. However, this series will feature only four games, including the final. The series will be hosted at the Multan Cricket Stadium.
During the group stage, Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa will each play two group games. The top two sides from the group will clash in the final. This series will also provide an opportunity for the two visiting sides to acclimate to Pakistani conditions ahead of the Champions Trophy, which is slated to commence five days after the series on February 19.
Pakistan-New Zealand-South Africa 2025 ODI Tri-Series Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
| 8 February, 2025 | PAK vs NZ | Multan |
| 10 February, 2025 | NZ vs SA | Multan |
| 12 February, 2025 | PAK vs SA | Multan |
| 14 February, 2025 | Final | Multan |
Pakistan’s 2024-25 Home Fixtures include Test series against Bangladesh, England and West Indies
Bangladesh will tour Pakistan in August 2024 for a two-match Test series. Later, they will host the English side for a three-match Test series in October this year. Pakistan’s 2025 season will commence with a home Test series against the West Indies. The Caribbean side will tour the Asian country in January 2025 for two Test matches.