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New Zealand is set to play three ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League ODIs and five Twenty20 Internationals on their first tour to Pakistan in 18 years, announced by Pakistan Cricket Board.

Rawalpindi will host the ODI series which is starting from 17, 19 and 21 September, the T20 Internationals will be played from September 25 to October 3 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

“Series against a top-ranked side like New Zealand will be a perfect start to a mouth-watering and highly-exciting home season of red and white-ball cricket. The 2019 World Cup finalists, who are also the World Test champions and ranked third in T20Is, will draw tremendous attraction and interest from the local fans, and will reinforce Pakistan’s status as a safe and secure country,” PCB said in a press release. 

“I am pleased New Zealand Cricket has accepted our offer to play two additional Twenty20 Internationals. These will not only provide extra games to both the countries as part of their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup preparations but will also allow New Zealand players to spend extra days in Pakistan, familiarise with our culture and enjoy our hospitality,” PCB Chief Executive Wasim Khan according to the release.

New Zealand last toured Pakistan in November 2003 when they played five ODIs. New Zealand will be touring Bangladesh before traveling to Pakistan for a five-match T20I series.

Schedule:

17 Sep – 1st ODI, Rawalpindi

19 Sep – 2nd ODI, Rawalpindi

21 Sep – 3rd ODI, Rawalpindi

25 Sep – 1st T20I, Lahore

26 Sep – 2nd T20I, Lahore