A breath of fresh air as PCB accepts the Kiwi’s proposal for cricket series in New Zealand. Sources claim that both cricket boards are in talks regarding the schedule and dates for the cricket series. As you have read in the title of this article, the words are specifically towards white-ball cricket. This means that there may not be some Test cricket during this tour.
But do not worry, as you can enjoy the exciting Limited-overs cricket. In this article, we will tell you more about Pakistan’s tour to New Zealand. Let’s jump in!
Pakistan’s tour to New Zealand in 2024
Pakistan is going to tour Australia in 2024, and that Test series will expectly end in the first week of January. After the completion of this tour, New Zealand has proposed that Pakistan should tour their country for some ODI’s and T20s. The hosts have propsed that the men in green should play 5 T20s and 3 ODIs.
This means that there will be a lot of white balll action in the comming year. Series with the Kiwis is always exciting. So, it will be good to see both teams in action again. The flare to win the games is equally ablaze in both the Shaheens and in the Kiwis.
But what are the expected dates? Dont worry mate, we got you covered.
What are the expected dates?
Pakistan is going to tour the Aussies for the Test series. That series is going to end on 7 January 2024. After that, the visitors will have a free window. Similarly, the black caps will host the touring Proteas, and they will have a free window immediately after Pakistan is free from their test match series against the Kangroos.
You can say that the expected dates are in the second week of January 2024.
Some history
Coming back to the past record, what has been their head-to-head record in the recent times? As we have told you in this article, the fire to win is equal in both teams. Their record also depict the same thing.
Last time, Babar Azam led the team for a tri-series against Bangladesh and New Zealand. New Zealand was hosting the tri-series. Pakistan won that series as they beat the hosts with 5 wickets at hand. This series was before the T20 world cup. What a time that was! Hope so, we will see the same flare again.
New Zealand has also been touring Pakistan for the Test, ODI, and T20 series. In 2021, the Test series was a draw while the Kiwis beat the hosts on their home turf when it came to ODI series.
Paksitan also took the revenge in the series last month when they beat the black caps 4-1. This ODI series was something else. Each match was an eye-catcher.
Hope so, the upcoming series will be the same.
Conclusion
Now, PCT fans have to wait till January 2024 for this exciting T20 and ODI series. There will be a lot of sixers and fours, since both teams have their powerhouses in form. Meanwhile, Shaheen and boult will make the ball dance, leaving us all in an awe. That’s it! That is our prediction for the games, as this is what you are gonna get when these teams are in action!