Schedule change announced for Pakistan's ODI series against New Zealand
The five-match ODI series was set to be played between 26 April and 7 May with Rawalpindi hosting the first ODI and Karachi hosting the remaining four.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has now announced that the first ODI in Rawalpindi will be played on 27 April. The second ODI has also been moved to 29 April 29 instead of the 28th. The venue of the second ODI has also been moved, with Rawalpindi now hosting the second fixture as well. The final three ODIs will still be contested in Karachi.
The ODI series will be preceded by a five-match T20I series between 14-24 April. There have been no changes made to the schedule or the venues of the T20Is, with Lahore hosting the first three fixtures and Rawalpindi hosting the final two matches.
The ODI series will be vital for both Pakistan and New Zealand, as they amp up their preparation for the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup set to be played in India, later in the year.
Schedule:
14 Apr - 1st T20I, Lahore
15 Apr – 2nd T20I, Lahore
17 Apr – 3rd T20I, Lahore
20 Apr – 4th T20I, Rawalpindi
24 Apr – 5th T20I, Rawalpindi
27 Apr – 1st ODI, Rawalpindi
29 Apr – 2nd ODI, Rawalpindi
3 May – 3rd ODI, Karachi
5 May – 4th ODI, Karachi
7 May – 5th ODI, Karachi