New Zealand team is set to visit Pakistan in the month of April for a series of five T20Is.
New Zealand’s tour of Pakistan for a series of five T20Is, scheduled from April 18 to 27, was announced by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday (March 13).
This marks New Zealand’s third visit to Pakistan in just 17 months.
The initial three T20Is are slated to take place in Rawalpindi on April 18, 20, and 21, with Lahore hosting the final two matches on April 25 and 27.
The New Zealand team is expected to arrive in Pakistan on April 14.
However, the series coincides with the Indian Premier League (IPL), much like last year when New Zealand participated in five T20Is and as many ODIs from April 14 to May 7.
Consequently, the majority of New Zealand players, engaged with their IPL franchises, are unlikely to be available for the Pakistan series.
Notably, Kane Williamson represents the Gujarat Titans, while Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, and Devon Conway (recovering from thumb surgery) are associated with CSK.
Glenn Phillips (SRH), Trent Boult (RR), and Lockie Ferguson (RCB) are other New Zealand players participating in the IPL.
Usman Wahla, PCB’s director of international cricket, expressed, “This tour signifies the deep-rooted ties and mutual respect that define the relationship between our two cricketing nations.
Our enthusiastic cricket fans and the people of Pakistan will warmly welcome the New Zealand team once again, and we anticipate another fiercely competitive series, crucial for our preparations for this year’s ICC T20 World Cup.”
The matches schedule for five T20I’s is as follows:
| S.NO | DATE | MATCHES | TEAM-1 | TEAM-2 | TIME | STADIUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18-04-2024 | 1st T20I | Pakistan | New Zealand | 7:30 PM | Rawalpindi Cricket |
| 2 | 20-04-2024 | 2nd T20I | Pakistan | New Zealand | 7:30 PM | Rawalpindi Cricket |
| 3 | 21-04-2024 | 3rd T20I | Pakistan | New Zealand | 7:30 PM | Rawalpindi Cricket |
| 4 | 25-04-2024 | 4th T20I | Pakistan | New Zealand | 7:30 PM | Gaddafi |
| 5 | 27-04-2024 | 5th T20I | Pakistan | New Zealand | 7:30 PM | Gaddafi |
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