LAHORE: The PCB announced the ticketing policy for the three-match T20I series against Australia and online sales commenced on Friday, 16 January.
Tickets will go on sale online via pcb.tcs.com.pk. Physical tickets are available from Monday, 19 January at TCS Express Centres across the country. Over-the-counter purchases commence at 10am.
The three T20Is are scheduled for January 29, 31 and February 1 at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, all starting at 6pm Pakistan Standard Time to bolster crowd numbers under lights.
Pricing for the opening T20I on January 29 covers several sections:
– VIP enclosure: Fazal Mahmood and Imran Khan stands: PKR 800
Premium enclosure – Rajas and Saeed Anwar: PKR 600
First Class enclosures – (Abdul Hafeez Kardar, Abdul Qadir, Javed Miandad, Sarfaraz Nawaz) PKR 500
– General enclosure: Hanif Mohammad, Imtiaz Ahmed, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Saeed Ahmed: PKR 400
Closer viewing options:
– VIP at Iqbal End (Waqar Younis and Wasim Akram): PKR 1,500
VIP at Jinnah End (Majid Khan and Zaheer Abbas) : PKR 2,000
– Hospitality Gallery for the first match: PKR 5,000
Prices have been revised for the second and third matches (January 31 and February 1):
– VIP enclosure: PKR 1,000
– Premium: PKR 700
– First Class: PKR 600
– General stands: PKR 500
– Iqbal End VIP: 2,000 PKR – Jinnah End VIP: 2,500 PKR Hospitality Gallery seats for the last two games: PKR 6,000 each The 24-seat Hospitality Box at the Iqbal End is available for PKR 20,000 per seat for the first T20I and PKR 25,000 for the remaining two matches. The series is expected to attract significant interest with Australia visiting Pakistan again to secure a short-format tour, with Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore once again hosting a headline international fixture.
Tournament Format: A Quick Look
The sixteen teams are divided equally into four groups, consisting of four teams each. The top three teams from every group qualify for Super Six, while the remaining fourth teams participate in play-offs.
Super Six is again divided into two components. Teams retain the points, wins, and nets run rate that were earned in matches against other qualified teams in original groups. After that, each side plays two further matches against other teams in the other group.
After this, the top teams proceed to play in the semi-finals, with the championship game being held on February 6.
Groups
The group A consists of India, a heavyweight in company with Bangladesh, New Zealand, and the USA.
In Group B, Pakistan will play England, Scotland, and Zimbabwe, so all of them are in for a tough time.
The defending champions Australia lead the pack in Group C which also comprises Sri Lanka, Ireland, and Japan, while the remaining teams in the Group D consist of South Africa, West Indies, Afghanistan, and the new participant Tanzania.
Venues and Conditions
The event will take place in five grounds spread across Zimbabwe and Namibia. Namibia will feature 16 matches in Windhoek: Namibia Cricket Grounds and the HP Oval.
Zimbabwe will stage 25 matches, including semi-finals and finals. In Harare, sports facilities at Harare Sports Club and Takashinga Sports Club will host matches, while Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo will offer its own unique history and flavor to the event.
The semi-finals have been scheduled for Feb 3 & 4, while the final will be held on Harare Sports Club on Feb 6.
There are a total of 24 matches in the group stage. All matches start at 9:30 am, which is 12:30 pm Pakistan Time.
Pakistan’s Schedule
The Pakistan side begins competition on January 16 when it clashes with England in Harare. The next match is against Scotland on January 19, followed by a group stage match against hosts Zimbabwe on January 22. The schedule is tough but enticing, providing a strong opportunity for momentum within the opening games.
ICC U19 World Cup 2026 schedule
15 January, USA v India, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
15 January, Zimbabwe v Scotland, Takashinga Sports Club, Harare
15 January, Tanzania v West Indies, HP Oval, Windhoek
16 January, Pakistan v England, Takashinga Sports Club, Harare
16 January, Australia v Ireland, Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
16 January, Afghanistan v South Africa, HP Oval, Windhoek
17 January, India v Bangladesh, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
17 January, Japan v Sri Lanka, Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
18 January, New Zealand v USA, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
18 January, England v Zimbabwe, Takashinga Sports Club, Harare
18 January, West Indies v Afghanistan, HP Oval, Windhoek
19 January, Pakistan v Scotland, Takashinga Sports Club, Harare
19 January, Sri Lanka v Ireland, Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
19 January, South Africa v Tanzania, HP Oval, Windhoek
20 January, Bangladesh v New Zealand, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
20 January, Australia v Japan, Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
21 January, England v Scotland, Takashinga Sports Club, Harare
21 January, Afghanistan v Tanzania, HP Oval, Windhoek
22 January, Zimbabwe v Pakistan, Takashinga Sports Club, Harare
22 January, Ireland v Japan, Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
22 January, West Indies v South Africa, HP Oval, Windhoek
23 January, Bangladesh v USA, Takashinga Sports Club, Harare
23 January, Sri Lanka v Australia, Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
24 January, India v New Zealand, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
24 January, A4 v D4, HP Oval, Windhoek
25 January, Super Six A1 v D3, Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
25 January, Super Six D2 v A3, HP Oval, Windhoek
26 January, B4 v C4, Harare Sports Club, Harare
26 January, Super Six C1 v B2, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
26 January, Super Six D1 v A2, Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek
27 January, Super Six C2 v B3, Harare Sports Club, Harare
27 January, Super Six C3 v B1, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
28 January, Super Six, A1 v D2, Harare Sports Club, Harare
29 January, Super Six D3 v A2, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
30 January, Super Six D1 v A3, Harare Sports Club, Harare
30 January, Super Six B3 v C1, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
31 January, Super Six B2 v C3, Harare Sports Club, Harare
01 February, Super Six B1 v C2, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
03 February, First semi-final, Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo
04 February, Second semi-final, Harare Sports Club, Harare
06 February, Final, Harare Sports Club, Harare
