Third ODI of the five-match Metro Bank One Day International series between England and Pakistan at Headingley.
England take on Pakistan at Headingley on Friday 21 May, the third match of a five-game Metro Bank One Day International series. It's the first fixture of England's home summer, and it sits right at the start of a busy run: the Ashes follow, and then Bangladesh visit later in the season. The series also doubles as preparation for the 2027 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, so there's a bit more on the line here than just the series result.
If you're not a regular, the ODI format is a limited-overs game where each side faces 50 overs in a single day. It sits between the patience of Test cricket and the pace of T20, so you get a full day's play without it stretching over several days. England and Pakistan have met regularly in ODI series and World Cup tournaments in recent years, a rivalry that's produced plenty of closely fought contests.
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Headingley is one of the UK's most historic cricket venues, with a history stretching back to 1890 and some of England's most memorable international performances. It's a proper cricket ground, and having the match here gives it a bit of weight. The game starts at 11:00, so it's a full day out in Leeds.
