Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Pakistan and England to Play Five ODIs in 2025
Pakistan and England are going to play five cricket matches against each other in May 2025.
These matches are called One-Day Internationals (ODIs).
The series is important because both teams want to get ready for the big Cricket World Cup later that year.
The matches will be played in different cities in England, like Southampton and Manchester.
Pakistan is currently ranked fifth in the world, and England is seventh.
They both want to do well in these matches to improve their rankings and get ready for the World Cup, which will be held in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia from October to November 2025.
Pakistan and England will play a five-match ODI series in May 2025.
The series is scheduled from May 15 to May 26 in various cities in England.
Pakistan is currently ranked fifth, and England is seventh in the ICC ODI Team Rankings.
The series serves as preparation for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2025.
The World Cup will be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia from October 4 to November 21, 2025.
- Who
- Pakistan and England cricket teams
- What
- A five-match ODI series
- When
- May 15 to May 26, 2025
- Where
- England (Southampton, Manchester, Leeds, Chester-le-Street, Cardiff)
- Why
- To prepare for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2025
Pakistan's Perspective
England's Perspective
Importance of the Series
Pakistan's Perspective
Pakistan sees the series as crucial preparation for the World Cup, aiming to improve their fifth-place ranking.
England's Perspective
England views the series as a key opportunity to boost their seventh-place ranking and prepare for the World Cup.
- Series Dates
- May 15 to May 26, 2025
- Venues
- Southampton, Manchester, Leeds, Chester-le-Street, Cardiff
- Pakistan's Current Ranking
- 5th
- England's Current Ranking
- 7th
- World Cup Dates
- October 4 to November 21, 2025