'There will be a change in New Zealand series schedule due to elections in Punjab,' Sethi

New Zealand is initially scheduled to play ODI and T20I series in April-May

March 18, 2023
Babar Azam and Kane Williamson pose with ODI series trophy - PCB

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) management committee chairman Najam Sethi said that there will be a slight change in schedule for the home New Zealand T20I and ODI series. 

New Zealand is scheduled to play five T20Is and as many ODIs in Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi from April 13 to May 7. 

But, there will be a slight change in the schedule due to general elections in Punjab on April 30. 

"New Zealand series will take place on its time," said Sethi during a press conference at Gaddafi Stadium today

"There will be a slight change in the schedule due to general elections in Punjab. The series was set to start in Karachi while moving to Lahore and Rawalpindi later on. There will be some changes to this now. We will announce the details next week," he added. 

Initial schedule of home New Zealand tour

April 13 - 1st T20I at National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi

April 15 - 2nd T20I at National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi 

April 16 - 3rd T20I at National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi 

April 19 - 4th T20I at National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi 

April 23 - 5th T20I at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

April 26 - 1st ODI at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

April 28 - 2nd ODI at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

May 1 - 3rd ODI at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

May 4 - 4th ODI at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

May 7 - 5th ODI at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore 

Sohail Imran is a senior reporter for Geo News.

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