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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced that the New Zealand men’s cricket team will visit Pakistan for a series of five T20Is, commencing on April 14.
The Blackcaps will land in Islamabad on the mentioned date and are scheduled to play three T20Is at Rawalpindi’s Pindi Cricket Stadium on April 18, 20, and 21.
Following these matches, the teams will move to Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium for the final two T20Is on April 25 and 27.
All matches are set to kick off at 7 pm PKT. Ticket prices will be kept affordable, and details about ticket sales will be announced soon.
This tour marks New Zealand’s third visit to Pakistan in 17 months. Previously, they had traveled to Pakistan in December 2022/January 2023 to feature in two Tests and three ODIs – part of ICC Men’s Championship. Later that year in April, they traveled to Lahore, Rawalpindi and Karachi to feature in 10 white-ball matches.
Usman Wahla, Director of International Cricket at PCB, expressed excitement about hosting the New Zealand team and anticipates a competitive series as part of the preparation for the ICC T20 World Cup.
“In a testament to the unwavering camaraderie between Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and New Zealand Cricket (NZC), we are delighted to present the schedule for New Zealand men’s team tour to Pakistan 2024,” Usman said.
“This tour symbolises the deep-rooted ties and mutual respect that define the relationship between our two cricketing nations,” he further added.
“Our avid cricket fans and the people of Pakistan will welcome the New Zealand team again and we hope to have yet another competitive series which is a key part of our buildup to this year’s ICC T20 World Cup,” he concluded.
Series schedule
14 April – New Zealand arrive in Pakistan
16-17 April – Training/practice
18 April – 1st T20I, Rawalpindi
20 April – 2nd T20I, Rawalpindi
21 April – 3rd T20I, Rawalpindi
25 April – 4th T20I, Lahore
27 April – 5th T20I, Lahore
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