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- The series between Pakistan, New Zealand and South Africa is taking place from Feb. 8 till Feb. 14
- It comes ahead of eight-nation Champions Trophy 2025, which Pakistan will host from Feb. 19 onwards
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will face off New Zealand today, Saturday, in the opening match of a Tri-Nation one-day international (ODI) series at Lahore’s Qaddafi Stadium.
The series between Pakistan, New Zealand and South Africa is taking place from Feb. 8 till Feb. 14 at the newly renovated Lahore and Karachi stadiums, according to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
The opening match between Pakistan and New Zealand will begin at 2pm Pakistan time.
“We are excited to be playing again in front of our home crowd and the newly constructed stadiums in Lahore and Karachi,” PCB quoted Pakistan skipper Mohammad Rizwan as saying.
“The preparations have gone well so far with the players looking to give their best in the tournament leading up to the ICC event.”
The Tri-Nation series will help prepare the Pakistani side for the upcoming eight-nation International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy 2025, which Pakistan will be hosting from Feb. 19 onwards.
The PCB has renovated its stadiums in Rawalpindi, Lahore and Karachi in anticipation of the 50-over tournament that will be the first global competition held in Pakistan in 28 years.
New Zealand will take on South Africa in Lahore on Feb. 10. The third match will be played in Karachi between Pakistan and South Africa on Feb. 12, while the final will be played on Feb. 14.