Pakistan to host New Zealand for T20Is in April
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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the schedule of the five-match T20I series against New Zealand starting on 14 April.
New Zealand last traveled to Pakistan in December 2022/January 2023 to feature in two Tests and three ODIs – part of ICC Men’s Championship.
“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," said Usman Wahla, Director of PCB.
“This tour symbolises the deep-rooted ties and mutual respect that define the relationship between our two cricketing nations. 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 added.
New Zealand will arrive on 14 April and will play three T20Is at the Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on 18, 20, and 21 April. Followed that, both teams will go to Lahore for the remaining two T20Is of the series on 25 and 27 April.
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