As the England and Wales Cricket Board announce the England men's international schedule for 2020, Sophia Gardens and Cardiff will host their seventh IT20 as Pakistan travel to Wales to face England.
Pakistan will take on England on Monday, 31st August 2020 (2.30pm start), with the bank holiday welcoming some high quality international cricket between two top level IT20 sides, as both sides look to finalise their preparations ahead of the T20 World Cup in Australia in the autumn of 2020.
England have never lost an IT20 at Sophia Gardens, with six victories from six attempts including last year's triumph over Pakistan and famous wins over South Africa and India.
Following an incredible year of cricket in which England won the World Cup and is currently hosting an epic Ashes battle, the schedule for 2020 sees England play six Tests, as part of the ICC World Test Championship, six One Day Internationals and six International T20 matches, facing four different international teams.
The West Indies start the international summer in June with three Test matches, before Australia arrive for three IT20s and three ODIs throughout July. Pakistan will then face England in three Tests, followed by three IT20 matches with Sophia Gardens hosting the 2nd IT20 of the series. Ireland finish off another great international summer of cricket with a three-match ODI series in September.
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Confirming the schedule, ECB Chief Executive Officer Tom Harrison said:
“The ICC World Test Championship will add significance and context to the Test Series against West Indies and Pakistan. Where every Test matters, there will be lots of points to play for as England continue their efforts to reach the inaugural World Test Championship final in June 2021.
“Alongside the red ball matches, England’s ODI contests against Australia, and Ireland will see the World Champions return to home soil with big crowds expected at all venues. With further interest in IT20 cricket, the six-matches against Australia and the world number one side Pakistan will offer a fascinating guide to form ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia during the autumn of 2020.
“Following a once-in-a-generation summer which has seen exceptional demand for tickets, all men’s international host venues will be running ticket ballots. We would urge fans to register their interest now and plan for another big summer of cricket.”