The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the schedule for a highly anticipated tri-nation ODI series featuring Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa. The series will take place from February 8 to 14, with Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium hosting the opening two matches and Karachi’s National Bank Stadium staging the final league match and the final.
Here’s a breakdown of the schedule:
- February 8: Pakistan vs. New Zealand (day/night match) at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- February 10: New Zealand vs. South Africa (day match) at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- February 12: Pakistan vs. South Africa (day/night match) at National Bank Stadium, Karachi
- February 14: Final (day/night match) at National Bank Stadium, Karachi
This series will serve as a crucial preparation for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, which begins on February 19.
Sources:
¹ ESPNcricinfo: “Pakistan, New Zealand, South Africa to play tri-nation ODI series”
² PCB Official Website: “Schedule announced for tri-nation ODI series”
³ ICC Website: “ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 schedule announced”