Pakistan face Kenya in opener

Pakistan will meet hosts Kenya in the opening match of next month's cricket tri-series which was shifted to a neutral venue over security fears in Pakistan.

World champions Australia, who cited security concerns over playing in Pakistan, is the third team in the competition to be held in Nairobi from Aug 29 to Sept 7.

Australia play in the second match of the competition against Pakistan on Aug 30. The top two teams clash in the final on Sept 7.

The Australian Cricket Board has approved the itinerary and Pakistan and Australian officials will visit Nairobi to oversee the final arrangements later this week.

Meanwhile PCB official said Tuesday President Pervez Musharraf had contacted Australian Prime Minister John Howard to help convinced the Australian Cricket Board to undertake their Test tour of the country planned for October

Tri-series schedule:

Aug 29: Pakistan vs Kenya

Aug 30: Pakistan vs Australia

Aug 31: Rest day

Sept 1: Pakistan vs Kenya

Sept 2: Australia vs Kenya

Sept 3: Rest day

Sept 4: Australia vs Pakistan

Sept 5: Australia vs Kenya

Sept 6: Rest day

Sept 7: Finals