A Commonwealth XI cricket team visited Pakistan from February to April 1968 and played eight first-class matches including three four-day matches against Pakistan. The Commonwealth XI won three matches and lost two, with the other three matches ending in draws. Pakistan won the four-day series with a victory in the opening games followed by two draws.
Captained by Richie Benaud, the Commonwealth team consisted of Roger Prideaux, Mushtaq Mohammad, Tony Lewis, Don Shepherd, Peter Walker, John Murray, David Allen, Mike Edwards, Brian Luckhurst, John Hampshire, Peter Marner, Ken Shuttleworth and Keith Boyce. [1] Benaud was not available for the early matches and Prideaux, as vice-captain, and Lewis deputised for him.
| Player | Date of birth | Batting style | Bowling style | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richie Benaud (c) | 6 October 1930 | Right-hand | Right-arm legbreak | |
| Roger Prideaux (vc) | 31 July 1939 | Right-hand | Right-arm medium | |
| David Allen | 29 October 1935 | Right-hand | Right-arm offbreak | |
| Keith Boyce | 11 October 1943 | Right-hand | Right arm fast-medium | |
| Mike Edwards | 1 March 1940 | Right-hand | Right-arm offbreak | |
| John Hampshire | 10 February 1941 | Right-hand | Right-arm legbreak | |
| Barry Knight | 18 February 1938 | Right-hand | Right arm fast-medium | |
| Tony Lewis | 6 July 1938 | Right-hand | Right-arm legbreak | |
| Brian Luckhurst | 5 February 1939 | Right-hand | Slow left-arm orthodox | |
| Peter Marner | 31 March 1936 | Right-hand | Left-arm medium | |
| Mushtaq Mohammad | 22 November 1943 | Right-hand | Right-arm legbreak | |
| John Murray | 1 April 1935 | Right-hand | Wicket keeper | |
| Don Shepherd | 12 August 1927 | Right-hand | Right-arm medium | |
| Ken Shuttleworth | 13 November 1944 | Right-hand | Right arm fast | |
| Peter Walker | 17 February 1936 | Right-hand | Left-arm medium | |
6-8 March 1968 scorecard |
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46/1 (11.3 overs) John Murray 26* |
20-22 March 1968 scorecard |
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24-26 March 1968 scorecard |
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