Pakistan are set to play seven Tests, eight ODIs and eight T20Is across 2023, not including the Asia Cup and ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup which are scheduled to take place in September and October respectively.

Pakistan cricket in 2023: Full international schedule for the men’s team

Pakistan v New Zealand (home)

December 2022 – January 2023

Two Tests and three ODIs, the first Test begins on Boxing Day before the rest of the tour takes place in January.

Pakistan v Afghanistan (neutral)

January 2023

A three-match T20I series in Sharjah just after the conclusion of the PSL.

Pakistan v New Zealand (home)

April – May 2023

New Zealand are back in town again for more white-ball cricket. A long tour, they will play each other in five ODIs and five T20Is.

Sri Lanka v Pakistan (away)

July 2023

A two match Test series in Sri Lanka. The two teams played each other in a two match Test series in 2022 which was drawn one-all.

Asia Cup

September 2023

An historic event, Pakistan will be hosting a major tournament for the first time in decades. Sri Lanka will be looking to defend their crown on Pakistan’s soil.

Cricket World Cup

October – November 2023

Pakistan will be looking to go one better than their 2022 T20 World Cup campaign and win the ICC Cricket World Cup for the first time since 1992. The tournament is due to be held in India.

Australia v Pakistan (away)

December 2023 – January 2024

Three Test matches away to Australia. The first time they will tour the nation since their 2019/20 tour.