Pakistan’s Upcoming Tour of New Zealand: March 16 – April 5, 2025

The Pakistan cricket team is set to tour New Zealand from March 16 to April 5, 2025, for a white-ball series comprising five Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) and three One Day Internationals (ODIs).

T20I Series Schedule:

  1. 1st T20I: March 16, 2025, at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. The match starts at 6:15 PM local time (1:15 AM GMT).
  2. 2nd T20I: March 18, 2025, at University Oval, Dunedin. The match starts at 6:15 PM local time (1:15 AM GMT).
  3. 3rd T20I: March 21, 2025, at Eden Park, Auckland. The match starts at 7:15 PM local time (6:15 AM GMT).
  4. 4th T20I: March 23, 2025, at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. The match starts at 7:15 PM local time (6:15 AM GMT).
  5. 5th T20I: March 26, 2025, at Sky Stadium, Wellington. The match starts at 7:15 PM local time (6:15 AM GMT).

ODI Series Schedule:

  1. 1st ODI: March 29, 2025, at McLean Park, Napier. The match starts at 11:00 AM local time (10:00 PM GMT on March 28).
  2. 2nd ODI: April 2, 2025, at Seddon Park, Hamilton. The match starts at 11:00 AM local time (10:00 PM GMT on April 1).
  3. 3rd ODI: April 5, 2025, at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. The match starts at 11:00 AM local time (10:00 PM GMT on April 4).

Squads:

Pakistan ODI Squad:

  • Mohammad Rizwan (captain, wicketkeeper)
  • Salman Ali Agha (vice-captain)
  • Abrar Ahmed
  • Mohammad Ali
  • Faheem Ashraf
  • Babar Azam
  • Imam-ul-Haq
  • Akif Javed
  • Sufiyan Muqeem
  • Irfan Khan Niazi
  • Abdullah Shafique
  • Khushdil Shah
  • Naseem Shah
  • Tayyab Tahir
  • Mohammad Wasim Jr.

Pakistan T20I Squad:

  • Salman Ali Agha (captain)
  • Shadab Khan (vice-captain)
  • Abbas Afridi
  • Shaheen Afridi
  • Abrar Ahmed
  • Mohammad Ali
  • Mohammad Haris
  • Jahandad Khan
  • Usman Khan
  • Sufiyan Muqeem
  • Hassan Nawaz
  • Irfan Khan Niazi
  • Haris Rauf
  • Abdul Samad
  • Khushdil Shah
  • Omair Yousuf

Recent Developments:

Pakistan’s batting consultant, Mohammad Yousuf, has withdrawn from the tour due to personal reasons.

This tour follows the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, where Pakistan exited in the group stage and New Zealand finished as runners-up.

The series serves as vital preparation for both teams ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026.

Please note that match timings are subject to change. Refer to official cricket boards and reputable sports news outlets for the latest updates and detailed information.

Abdul Rasheed
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