Pakistan host England in must-win fourth ODI of Pakistan ODI Tri-Series at Gaddafi Stadium on October 25, 2026
Pakistan will face England at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on October 25, 2026, in the fourth ODI of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series 2026, with England arriving on the back of two consecutive defeats after the conclusion of the Rawalpindi leg.
England suffered back-to-back losses in the tri-series, including a failure to defend 429 against Sri Lanka in their most recent game; captain Harry Brook recorded the fastest ODI double hundred in that match, but England’s bowlers were unable to execute their plans and the side find themselves in a must-win position.
Pakistan have recorded consecutive victories in the tournament and will look to extend that run in Lahore; Khel Now’s preview backs Pakistan to win the upcoming game on Sunday.
Across 93 previous ODIs between the two nations, England have won 57 matches, Pakistan 33, and three encounters were abandoned.
Pakistan’s listed XI for the match is Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Saad Baig (WK), Salman Agha, Hasan Nawaz, Arafat Minhas, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi (C), Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf; England’s XI is Ben Duckett, Tom Banton, Joe Root, Harry Brook (C), Jordan Cox (WK), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue.
Recommended Dream11 picks in the preview include batters Babar Azam, Joe Root, Harry Brook and Tom Banton, with all-rounders Saim Ayub, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Salman Agha and Arafat Minhas; Captain First-Choice: Salman Agha, Captain Second-Choice: Sam Curran, Vice-Captain First-Choice: Harry Brook, Vice-captain Second-Choice: Saim Ayub. An alternative selection lists batters Babar Azam, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Tom Banton and all-rounders Jamie Overton, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Salman Agha, Arafat Minhas, with Captain First-Choice: Arafat Minhas, Captain Second-Choice: Joe Root, Vice-Captain First-Choice: Will Jacks and Vice-captain Second-Choice: Babar Azam.
The forecast for Lahore on Sunday predicts a sunny afternoon with a maximum temperature near 29°C and average humidity around 33%. Gaddafi Stadium is described in the preview as a flat, high-scoring surface where 300-plus totals are possible; pacers may find seam movement with the new ball and reverse swing later in the innings, while spinners are expected to be more effective on the dry wicket. The preview also notes England have conceded large totals in both tri-series games and suggests batting second would give them a slightly better chance, though defending big scores would be difficult.
The fourth ODI is scheduled for October 25, 2026, at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore; a Pakistan victory will secure their place in the final of the tri-series, while England must win to remain in contention.