PCB Announces Schedule For New Zealand's Tour To Pakistan In 2022-23

On Monday, October 10, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) released the complete schedule for New Zealand’s dual tour of Pakistan in 2022-23 and the teams are set to play a total of 2 Tests, 8 ODIs and 5 T20Is.

During the first leg of the tour from December 27 to January 15, the BlackCaps and the Men In Green will be playing a two-match Test series, which will form part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship cycle, and a three-match ODI series, which will be a part of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League fixtures. The second leg of the tour will be played from April 13 to May 7 and it will consist of a five-match ODI series and a five-match T20I series.

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One Test, three ODIs and four T20Is are set to be played in Karachi, one T20I and two ODIs are set to be played in Lahore, three ODIs will be played in Rawalpindi and one Test will be played in Multan.

“New Zealand will play two Tests as part of their ICC World Test Championship title defence and three ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League fixtures from December 27 to January 15, before returning for five T20Is and five ODIs from April 13 to May 7.

“On the first leg of the Pakistan tour, Kane Williamson’s side will play Tests in Karachi (December 27-31) and Multan (January 4-8). They will return to Karachi for the three ICC Super League matches on January 11, 13 and 15,” PCB said in an official statement.

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We had promised our passionate fans that we will deliver high-quality home international cricket – Pakistan Cricket Board Director Zakir Khan

In an official statement released by the PCB, the PCB Director Zakir Khan said that they had promised to give fans high-quality home international cricket and they will be fulfilling the promise with the dual tour of the BlackCaps to Pakistan in 2022-23.

“We had promised our passionate fans that we will deliver high-quality home international cricket in 2022. Today’s announcement of New Zealand’s double visit to Pakistan is part of that commitment.

“New Zealand is one of the high-performing sides and the more we will play against the top teams in our backyard, the better we will get as a unit, which is crucial to our objective of featuring inside the top-three across all formats.

The New Zealand matches will also provide opportunities to our youngsters to continue to watch and follow their favourite players in action, something they have missed when we were forced to play our international cricket offshore,” he said.

“Three Tests against England followed by two Tests versus New Zealand over six weeks will give us a chance to strengthen our claims for a place in the ICC World Test Championship final.

“The eight ODIs will help us to prepare for September’s Asia Cup and October’s 50-over ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. As such, the series against New Zealand will not only be from the top drawer but will also have context, making it something to watch out for,” he added.

Meanwhile, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) Chief Executive David White said that they are looking forward to the double visit to Pakistan.

“The BLACKCAPS are very much looking forward to the dual tours. New Zealand and Pakistan share a terrific history in international cricket and there is genuine respect between the two teams as well as the two boards.

“I know our players can’t wait to arrive and savour the experience of playing in Karachi, Multan, Lahore and Rawalpindi -places that carry a great cricketing heritage.

“The recent tours from Australia and England have left us in no doubt regarding the quality of the Pakistan side across all formats, and the extent of the challenge that awaits us,” he added.

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