LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday announced the tour schedule of the New Zealand men’s cricket team, during which five T20 matches will be played.
The PCB said the matches will be played in Lahore and Rawalpindi.
The Kiwi team is scheduled to arrive in Islamabad on April 14 and will play three T20Is at the Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi on April 18, 20 and 21.
The two sides will then move to Lahore to play the remaining two T20I series on April 25 and 27. All the five matches of the T20I series will start at 7 pm, the cricket board said.
He added that ticket prices for the series will be made affordable so that fans can watch their favorite players in action.
The Blackcaps’ upcoming tour will mark their third visit to Pakistan in a span of 17 months.
They previously traveled to Pakistan in December 2022/January 2023 for two Tests and three ODIs – part of the ICC Men’s Championship.
Later that year in April, they traveled to Lahore, Rawalpindi and Karachi to take part in 10 white-ball matches.
“deep-rooted ties”.
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Speaking on the occasion, PCB International Cricket Director Usman Wahla said the visit was a testament to the steadfast camaraderie between the PCB and New Zealand Cricket (NZC).
“This tour symbolizes the deep-rooted ties and mutual respect that define the relationship between our two cricketing nations.
“Our passionate cricket fans and the people of Pakistan will once again welcome Team New Zealand and we hope to have another competitive series which is a key part of our preparations for this year’s ICC T20 World Cup.”
