The seven-match series will be held in Rawalpindi and Lahore from 17 to 29 November.

Former West Indies fast bowler Reon King, an ICC International Panel Match Referee, will oversee all matches as match referee. He will ensure fair play and smooth conduct of the series.

In the opening T20I tri-series between Pakistan and Zimbabwe at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Asif Yaqoob and Rashid Riaz will serve as on-field umpires.

Faisal Afridi will act as third umpire, while Tariq Rasheed will serve as fourth umpire.

For the second match, Sri Lanka will face Zimbabwe at Rawalpindi on 19 November. Faisal Afridi and Rashid Riaz will officiate on-field, with Asif Yaqoob and Tariq Rasheed as third and fourth umpire.

The series moves to Lahore on 22 November for Pakistan vs Sri Lanka. Asif Yaqoob and Faisal Afridi will stand as on-field umpires, and Rashid Riaz and Tariq Rasheed will handle third and fourth umpire duties.

In the remaining matches, the ICC has rotated the umpires to ensure fairness. Ahsan Raza from the ICC Elite Panel will officiate in the later matches on 25, 27, and 29 November.

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Rashid Riaz, Asif Yaqoob, and Faisal Afridi will rotate between on-field, third, and fourth umpire roles.

The ICC’s appointment of match officials highlights the organization’s commitment to transparency and high-quality officiating. Fans can expect a smooth and competitive T20 tri-series in both Rawalpindi and Lahore.