The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced the schedule for the much-anticipated Test series against Pakistan in the summer of 2026.
The series, part of the prestigious Rothesay Test Series, will see the two cricketing sides face off in three red-ball matches across iconic English venues.
According to the official schedule, the series will begin on 19 August at Headingley, Leeds, continue at Lord’s, London on 27 August, and conclude with the final Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham on 9 September.
This tour will mark Pakistan’s return to Test cricket in England after five years, with their last red-ball visit taking place in 2020. On that occasion, the hosts claimed the three-match series 1-0 after two rain-affected draws.
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The two sides last met in a Test series in Pakistan in 2024, where the home side emerged victorious with a 2-1 win.
However, in 2023, England responded with a dominant performance, whitewashing Pakistan 3-0 on their home turf.
Looking at the recent head-to-head record, England have won two of the last three series, while Pakistan managed a single series win in 2024.
Historically, their encounters in England have often been closely fought. During Pakistan’s 2016 visit, the four-match series ended in a 2-2 draw, while the 2018 series concluded 1-1.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 August 2026 | 1st Test | Headingley, Leeds | 11:00 AM |
| 27 August 2026 | 2nd Test | Lord’s, London | 11:00 AM |
| 9 September 2026 | 3rd Test | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 11:00 AM |
