What Time Is Pakistan vs England ODI and Where Can You Watch?
Pakistan vs England ODI cricket returns on Tuesday with a wonderfully awkward assignment: a 9am UK start, unfamiliar conditions and a Pakistan attack capable of taking the morning away from any batting line-up. Harry Brook leads a reshaped England side into the 2026 tri-series, with Adil Rashid and Sam Curran back, but no Jos Buttler or Jofra Archer. Here is the practical guide and the betting picture, including our Pakistan vs England ODI prediction and betting tips.
Pakistan vs England ODI: UK Time, Venue and TV
The first meeting takes place at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday 20 October. Sky Sports will carry every game in the competition, with streaming available through NOW.
| Match detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Pakistan vs England ODI |
| Date | Tuesday 20 October 2026 |
| Start | 09:00 BST |
| Venue | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium |
| TV | Sky Sports and NOW |
| Rematch | Sunday 25 October, 08:00 GMT, Lahore |
That rematch time is an hour earlier on British clocks because daylight saving ends on 25 October. The sides also face Sri Lanka twice each, with the top two reaching the final in Lahore on 31 October.
England ODI Squad: Why Rashid and Curran Matter
England have depth with the bat, but playing controlled cricket through the middle overs may determine this tour. Rashid returns after a hand problem and offers the attacking leg-spin England missed against Sri Lanka. Curran, recovered from a groin injury, provides variation with the older ball and useful late-order runs.
Buttler is absent because of a hamstring injury. Archer has been rested to manage his workload. Those are substantial changes, particularly if Pakistan’s top order settles early and England need wickets from an unexpected source.
The uncapped ODI trio of Mason Crane, James Coles and Henry Crocombe adds intrigue, although selection in the squad does not guarantee a debut.
Pakistan’s Threat: Shaheen, Babar and the Middle Overs
Shaheen Shah Afridi captains a Pakistan squad featuring Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah. Their greatest advantage may be knowing when to change tempo on a surface that does not reward constant hitting.
For England, Ben Duckett and Joe Root offer contrasting ways to handle spin, while Brook and Will Jacks can accelerate when the field spreads. The toss is interesting, but conditions and team selections matter more than a pre-match slogan about chasing.
A predicted XI would be premature before the toss; both squads are confirmed, not their final elevens. Root against Shaheen and Rashid against Babar look like especially revealing contests for both teams. England will want a steady start before Brook attempts to lift the rate.
Pakistan England Odds: Four Markets to Consider
This is where price discipline becomes important. England are favourites on available UK comparisons, but the market is not as one-sided as recent headlines might suggest.
Comparison snapshots, not verified BetVictor prices. Check available odds before betting.
The sensible question is whether England’s batting edge justifies the short match-winner price on this pitch. Toss betting offers no tactical guarantee, and player markets should wait until the confirmed XI.
The BetBrothers Verdict
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