According to the previous itinerary, Sri Lanka were to face Zimbabwe in the first encounter.

Friday is a holiday throughout the Middle East and traditionally attracts the best crowds in Sharjah, most of whom are keen Pakistani fans. They will be delighted with the change.

The Zimbabwe-Sri Lanka match has been shifted to the following day. Originally, Pakistan were to play Sri Lanka Saturday (Oct 27).

However, there’s been no change to the rest of the matches.

All the matches will be day-night encounters and will commence at 4:30pm local time (3.30pm Pakistan time) and end at 12:15 midnight.

The Sri Lankan side will be leaving to Sharjah Sunday.

Revised schedule:

Oct 26 — Pakistan v Sri Lanka.

Oct 27 — Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe.

Oct 28 — Pakistan v Zimbabwe.

Oct 30 — Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe.

Oct 31 — Pakistan v Zimbabwe.

Nov 2 — Pakistan v Sri Lanka.

Nov 4 — Final.