The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on July 18, 2023, that its men’s side will play 10 additional T20Is against New Zealand in the 2023-24 season. The series will be played in April 2024, with the exact dates to be announced later.
The additional series is part of the PCB’s strategic decision to provide the best possible preparation for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, which will be co-hosted by the West Indies and the USA.
In addition to the 10 T20Is against New Zealand, Pakistan will also play three T20Is against the Netherlands, two against Ireland, and four against England in the lead-up to the World Cup.
The PCB will also host its own HBL Pakistan Super League 2024 in February/March 2024, which will give the Pakistan team further opportunities to prepare for the World Cup.
The PCB’s decision to play additional T20Is against New Zealand is a positive one, and it will give the Pakistan team the best possible chance of success at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
Here are some additional details about the series:
- The 10 T20Is will be played in three different cities in Pakistan.
- The exact dates of the series will be announced later.
- The series will be a part of the Future Tours Programme (FTP) between Pakistan and New Zealand.
- The PCB is confident that the series will be a success, and it will help to further strengthen the relationship between the two cricketing nations.