Pakistan vs New Zealand 2025: Schedule, Match Timings, and Broadcasters
Pakistan Tour of New Zealand 2025: Schedule, Match Timings, and Broadcasters
Series Overview
The Pakistan cricket team is set to tour New Zealand from March 16 to April 5, 2025, for a white-ball series comprising five Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) and three One Day Internationals (ODIs). This series serves as crucial preparation for both teams ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026.
Complete Schedule and Match Timings
Date | Match | Venue | Local Time | Pakistan Standard Time (PST) |
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March 16, 2025 | 1st T20I: New Zealand vs Pakistan | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | 2:15 PM | 6:15 AM |
March 18, 2025 | 2nd T20I: New Zealand vs Pakistan | University Oval, Dunedin | 2:15 PM | 6:15 AM |
March 21, 2025 | 3rd T20I: New Zealand vs Pakistan | Eden Park, Auckland | 7:15 PM | 11:15 AM |
March 23, 2025 | 4th T20I: New Zealand vs Pakistan | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui | 7:15 PM | 11:15 AM |
March 26, 2025 | 5th T20I: New Zealand vs Pakistan | Sky Stadium, Wellington | 7:15 PM | 11:15 AM |
March 29, 2025 | 1st ODI: New Zealand vs Pakistan | McLean Park, Napier | 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
April 2, 2025 | 2nd ODI: New Zealand vs Pakistan | Seddon Park, Hamilton | 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
April 5, 2025 | 3rd ODI: New Zealand vs Pakistan | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui | 11:00 AM | 3:00 AM |
Note: Match timings are subject to change. Please verify closer to the match dates.
Broadcasting Information
Cricket enthusiasts in Pakistan can catch the live action on the following platforms:
- PTV Sports: The national sports channel will broadcast all matches live.
- Ten Sports: Available on cable networks, providing live coverage of the series.
- Daraz App: Stream matches live on your mobile devices through the Daraz application.
For viewers in other regions, please check your local listings for broadcast details.
Squad Highlights
Pakistan’s ODI squad will be led by Mohammad Rizwan, with Salman Ali Agha serving as vice-captain for the T20I squad. Key players to watch include:
- Babar Azam: A prolific batsman known for his consistency and technique.
- Shaheen Afridi: A left-arm fast bowler renowned for his pace and swing.
- Shadab Khan: An all-rounder contributing with both bat and leg-spin bowling.
New Zealand
- Kane Williamson: An experienced leader with a steady batting approach.
- Trent Boult: A fast bowler with a knack for swinging the new ball.
- Glenn Phillips: An aggressive batsman with big-hitting potential.