Pakistan to host New Zealand as T20 World Cup prep

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced the exciting news of a five-match T20 international series against New Zealand scheduled for April.

Discussions are underway with New Zealand Cricket (NZC) to finalise the dates and venues for this highly anticipated cricket showdown, set to take place from April 13 to 24.

In preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup, the series will be held in Lahore and Rawalpindi. Karachi will also host a series between the Pakistan and West Indies women’s teams during the same period. Cricket enthusiasts in Lahore and Rawalpindi can look forward to witnessing top-quality T20I action as teams compete for supremacy.

New Zealand recently triumphed over Pakistan in a five-match T20 series last month, winning the trophy with a 4-1 scoreline. The upcoming series is poised to be a crucial battleground for both teams as they gear up for the T20 World Cup, adding an extra layer of excitement forfans.

After the conclusion of the ongoing Pakistan Super League, the national team’s schedule is packed with T20I matches against Afghanistan, New Zealand, and England. The series marathon serves as a vital preparation for the T20 World Cup, scheduled for June in the USA and West Indies.

Pakistan have successfully hosted several international teams in recent years, including cricket giants like Australia, England, and New Zealand. As excitement builds for this cricketing spectacle in April, fans can expect a thrilling showdown on the field.

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