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Pak vs NZ: Kiwis set to visit Pakistan for first time in 18 years
Lahore: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Thursday confirmed that New Zealand will be touring the country for the first time in 18 years.
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has confirmed their trip to Pakistan since 2003, with the two sides playing 3 ODIs and 5 T20Is.
The announcement came a day after the Kiwis revealed that they will be touring Bangladesh in September.
New Zealand will be the first side to visit Pakistan in what will be a bumper 2021-22 season for the local cricket fans and supporters.
Moreover, Australia is scheduled to undertake a full tour in February/March 2022.
As per announced schedule, New Zealand will tour Pakistan in September-October to play three ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League ODIs and five T20Is.
As per details, Rawalpindi’s Pindi Cricket Stadium will host the three ODIs on September 17, 19 and 21. The teams will then move to Lahore for the five-match T20I series, starting 25 September.
Gaddafi Stadium will host the five T20Is till October 3.
It is pertinent to mention here that New Zealand last toured Pakistan in November 2003 when they played five ODIs.
Since 2003 ODI series, Pakistan have thrice hosted New Zealand for ODIs in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the Kiwis winning the 2019-10 and 2014-15 series.
However, Pakistan won the 2009-10 and 2018-19 T20I series by 2-0 and 3-0 respectively. The 2014-15 series was tied at 1-1.
New Zealand drew the 2014-15 Test series 1-1 and won the 2018-19 series by 2-1.