The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will dedicate the fourth ODI between Pakistan and England on October 25 to breast cancer awareness. The initiative aims to spread awareness about the disease and highlight the importance of early detection and timely treatment.

The match will be played at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, which will be decorated in pink for the occasion. The PCB is organising Breast Cancer Awareness Day as part of its corporate social responsibility efforts, with the campaign coinciding with Pinktober, observed worldwide to raise awareness about breast cancer.

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Pakistan Players To Wear Pink Kits

Pakistan’s players will wear specially designed pink kits for the match. Players from England, match officials and commentators will also be encouraged to wear pink ribbons to show their support for breast cancer patients and survivors.

The campaign will also feature pink-branded stumps, while messages about breast cancer awareness will be displayed on the stadium’s big screens and LED boards around the ground.

Commentators will highlight the importance of early detection and timely medical care during the live broadcast. Through the initiative, the PCB hopes to reach a wider audience and use the popularity of international cricket to spread awareness about the disease.

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Pakistan Beat Sri Lanka In Series Opener

Pakistan head into the match after securing a 37-run win over Sri Lanka in the opening ODI of the tri-series, which also features England.

Sri Lanka were in a strong position during their chase of 306 runs, with Janith and Pavan Rathnayake adding 119 runs for the partnership to keep their side in the contest.

Dasun Shanaka further boosted Sri Lanka’s chances with an attacking 25 off just 14 balls. At one stage, Sri Lanka needed 58 runs from the final eight overs with five wickets remaining.

However, the game turned quickly as Janith and Shanaka were dismissed within four deliveries. Pakistan took advantage of the sudden collapse, picking up the final five wickets for just 15 runs to seal the victory.

Sri Lanka’s late collapse left head coach Gary Kirsten visibly frustrated, as his team had looked well placed to chase down the target before losing its way in the closing stages.