The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled the itinerary for New Zealand’s upcoming tour of Pakistan, featuring five T20 internationals (T20I) scheduled for April. The Blackcaps are set to land in Islamabad on April 14, with the first three matches hosted at Rawalpindi’s Pindi Cricket Stadium before both teams move to Lahore for the final two T20Is. The series is slated to run from April 18 to April 27.
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This marks New Zealand’s third visit to Pakistan in just over a year, highlighting the strengthening ties between the PCB and New Zealand Cricket (NZC). PCB’s international cricket Director, Usman Wahla, expressed delight over the tour, emphasizing the deep-rooted relationship between the cricketing nations and the anticipation of competitive cricket ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup later in the year.
The previous encounters between Pakistan and New Zealand have been marked by competitive cricket, with both teams showcasing their skills across formats. In their last series in December 2022 and April 2023, the teams battled fiercely, resulting in closely contested matches. With the T20 World Cup on the horizon, this series serves as valuable preparation for both sides, offering an opportunity to fine-tune strategies and assess player performances in high-pressure situations. Cricket enthusiasts eagerly anticipate another thrilling showdown between these two cricketing powerhouses.
The schedule is as follows:
– April 14: New Zealand arrival in Pakistan
– April 16-17: Training/practice
– April 18: 1st T20I in Rawalpindi
– April 20: 2nd T20I in Rawalpindi
– April 21: 3rd T20I in Rawalpindi
– April 25: 4th T20I in Lahore
– April 27: 5th T20I in Lahore
