Below are the biggest international series and franchise leagues you can watch in Pakistan Standard Time (UTC+5). Dates shown are series windows; match times vary by venue.
November 2025 — International Series
- West Indies tour of New Zealand — Nov 5 – Dec 22 (T20Is, ODIs & Tests). CricBuzz
- Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan — Nov 11 – Nov 15 (short series). CricBuzz
- Ireland tour of Bangladesh — Nov 11 – Dec 2 (2 Tests, 3 T20Is). ESPN Cricinfo
- South Africa in India — Nov 14 – Dec 19 (2 Tests, 3 ODIs, 5 T20Is; WTC points at stake). ESPN Cricinfo+1
- Pakistan T20I Tri-Nation (Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe) — Nov 17 – Nov 29. ESPN Cricinfo+1
- The Ashes (Aus vs Eng) — starts Nov 21 in Perth; continues through Dec–Jan. ESPN Cricinfo+1
November 2025 — Domestic/Franchise
- Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) — Nov 9 – Dec 13. Wikipedia
- Abu Dhabi T10 — Nov 18 – Nov 30. CricBuzz
December 2025 — International + Franchise
- The Ashes — Dec fixtures include the D/N Gabba Test (Dec 4–8) and Adelaide (Dec 17–21). Wikipedia
- Big Bash League (BBL) — Dec 14 – Jan 25. ESPN Cricinfo
- International League T20 (ILT20) — Dec 2 – Jan 4 in UAE. CricBuzz+1
- SA20 — Dec 26 – Jan 25 in South Africa. CricBuzz+1
- Associate tours in Bhutan — Bahrain tour of Bhutan (Dec 8–14), Myanmar tour of Bhutan (Dec 23–29). CricBuzz+1
What to Watch & Why (Storylines + Viewer Notes)
The Ashes lights up late November
The 2025–26 Ashes begins Nov 21 at Perth Stadium. December features the day-night Gabba Test (Dec 4–8) and Adelaide (Dec 17–21) before Boxing Day at the MCG. Expect pink-ball drama and full houses. ESPN Cricinfo+1
Viewer tip (PST): Perth and Brisbane matches start very early morning in Pakistan; Adelaide D/N sessions run into the evening.
South Africa tour of India: multi-format, high stakes
Across Nov 14 – Dec 19, India host South Africa for 2 Tests (WTC), 3 ODIs, 5 T20Is. Big names, packed stadiums, and sub-continental conditions make this a marquee watch. CricBuzz+1
Why it matters: Test points in the 2025–27 World Test Championship; white-ball sets the tone for 2026. Wikipedia
West Indies in New Zealand: full tour window
From Nov 5 – Dec 22, New Zealand host West Indies for T20Is, ODIs, and Tests across the islands. Local evenings mean afternoon viewing in Pakistan—very watchable slots. CricBuzz
Pakistan’s home T20I tri-nation (revised line-up)
Pakistan stage a T20I tri-series Nov 17–29. Afghanistan withdrew after a tragic incident; Zimbabwe are slated to replace them, with Sri Lanka completing the trio. Expect loud Rawalpindi/Lahore nights. AP News+1
Ireland tour of Bangladesh
Two Tests (Sylhet, Mirpur) followed by three T20Is Nov 11 – Dec 2. Great for fans who enjoy emerging-vs-established contests in Asian conditions. ESPN Cricinfo
Women’s Big Bash League (Australia)
Nov 9 – Dec 13. Forty-plus T20s, quick tempo, and stacked overseas talent. A perfect afternoon watch in Pakistan on weekends. Wikipedia
Abu Dhabi T10
Nov 18 – Nov 30 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Bite-size cricket with two-hour matches—ideal for weeknight viewing. CricBuzz
December franchise fireworks
- BBL (Australia): Dec 14 – Jan 25. Daily prime-time games, big crowds, and Boxing Day/New Year’s Eve traditions. ESPN Cricinfo
- ILT20 (UAE): Dec 2 – Jan 4, three venues (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah). Expect double-headers and many Pakistan/England stars between international duties. CricBuzz+1
- SA20 (South Africa): Dec 26 – Jan 25 with MI-backed and other franchise teams across coastal and high-veld venues. CricBuzz+1
Associate highlights:
- Bahrain in Bhutan (Gelephu) Dec 8–14;
- Myanmar in Bhutan (Gelephu) Dec 23–29.
Great windows to catch rising players from developing nations. CricBuzz+1
Month-by-Month Calendar (Pakistan Standard Time – date ranges)
November 2025
- Nov 5–Dec 22: West Indies tour of New Zealand. CricBuzz
- Nov 9–Dec 13: Women’s Big Bash League. Wikipedia
- Nov 11–Nov 15: Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan (short window). CricBuzz
- Nov 11–Dec 2: Ireland tour of Bangladesh. ESPN Cricinfo
- Nov 14–Dec 19: South Africa tour of India. ESPN Cricinfo
- Nov 17–Nov 29: Pakistan T20I Tri-Nation (revised line-up). ESPN Cricinfo+1
- From Nov 21: The Ashes begins (Aus vs Eng). ESPN Cricinfo
- Nov 18–Nov 30: Abu Dhabi T10. CricBuzz
December 2025
- Dec fixtures: The Ashes second & third Tests (Dec 4–8, Dec 17–21). Wikipedia
- Dec 2–Jan 4: ILT20 (UAE). CricBuzz
- Dec 14–Jan 25: Big Bash League (Australia). ESPN Cricinfo
- Dec 26–Jan 25: SA20 (South Africa). CricBuzz
- Dec 8–14: Bahrain tour of Bhutan. Dec 23–29: Myanmar tour of Bhutan. CricBuzz+1
Frequently Asked (Fast Answers)
Is there ICC tournament play?
No global ICC event window in these months, but WTC Test points are on the line in India-SA and NZ-WI. Wikipedia+1
Which leagues dominate December?
BBL (Australia), ILT20 (UAE), and SA20 (South Africa) drive most of December’s franchise action. ESPN Cricinfo+2CricBuzz+2
Any late-night vs prime-time notes for Pakistan?
Australia/NZ matches skew to early morning PST; UAE/South Africa leagues are evening prime time PST.