After a challenging Champions Trophy campaign, the Pakistan cricket team is set to tour New Zealand for a five-match T20 International (T20I) series, serving as a crucial preparation for upcoming tournaments. Salman Ali Agha has been appointed as the T20I captain, with Shadab Khan as his deputy. Notably, senior players Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have been rested for this series, allowing emerging talents to showcase their skills. Following is a detailed schedule for these matches.
Schedule:
First T20I
Sunday, March 16, 2025
Time: 6:15 AM PST / 6:45 AM IST / 1:15 AM GMT
Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch
Second T20I
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Time: 6:15 AM PST / 6:45 AM IST / 1:15 AM GMT
Venue: University Oval, Dunedin
Third T20I
Friday, March 21, 2025
Time: 11:15 AM PST / 11:45 AM IST / 6:15 AM GMT
Venue: Eden Park, Auckland
Fourth T20I
Sunday, March 23, 2025
Time: 7: 11:15 AM PST / 11:45 AM IST / 6:15 AM GMT
Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
Fifth T20I
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Time: 11:15 AM PST / 11:45 AM IST / 6:15 AM GMT
Venue: Sky Stadium, Wellington
Squads:
Pakistan
Salman Ali Agha (captain)
Shadab Khan
Abbas Afridi
Abrar Ahmed
Haris Rauf
Hasan Nawaz
Jahandad Khan
Khushdil Shah
Mohammad Abbas Afridi
Mohammad Haris
Muhammad Irfan Khan
Usman Khan
Mohammad Ali
New Zealand
Mitchell Santner (captain)
Kane Williamson
Will Young
Finn Allen
Daryl Mitchell
Michael Bracewell
Tom Latham
Glenn Phillips
Kyle Jamieson
Matt Henry
Ben Sears
Ish Sodhi
Conclusion
As both teams gear up for this exciting series, fans can anticipate thrilling cricketing action. The series offers an excellent platform for emerging talents to make their mark on the international stage. Stay tuned for updates and match reports as the series unfolds.
