KARACHI: Pakistan and Sri Lanka first One-Day International (ODI) at National Stadium Karachi was cancelled due to heavy rain.
Stringent security measures, normally reserved for heads of state, are in place for the Sri Lankan players and the event.
All three ODI matches will be played in Karachi, while the three T20 international matches will be played in Lahore.
"History will be made on Friday when Karachi will host the first ODI," says Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed.
One-day internationals: September 27, 29, and October 2.
Twenty20 internationals (all Lahore): October 5, 7, and 9.