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New Zealand are gearing up to host the Pakistan Women’s cricket team for an exciting white-ball that commences from Sunday (December 3). The multi-format tour of Pakistan will start with a three-game T20I series followed by as many ODI matches. The 50-over showdown is a crucial part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2022-25, holding significant importance for both teams.
It’s noteworthy that Pakistan enters this cricketing extravaganza on the heels of a disappointing performance against Bangladesh in their recent white-ball tour. In the three-match T20I series and as many ODIs, Pakistan managed to secure only one victory in each format, succumbing to Bangladesh, who emerged victorious with a 2-1 scoreline in both legs.
Meanwhile, New Zealand are coming off a less-than-stellar campaign, having lost the ODI series to South Africa. However, their T20I series against the Proteas Women ended in a draw (1-1) after three matches were abandoned without a ball being bowled.
With both teams looking for a resurgence, the upcoming series promises intense competition as they strive to give their all against each other.
Pakistan vs New Zealand, T20I series fixtures:
- December 03: First T20I at University Oval in Dunedin, 05:30 am IST/ 12:00 am GMT/ 01:00 pm local
- December 05: Second T20I at University Oval in Dunedin, 05:30 am IST/ 12:00 am GMT/ 01:00 pm local
- December 09: Third T20I at John Davies Oval in Queenstown, 05:30 am IST/ 12:00 am GMT/ 01:00 pm local
Pakistan vs New Zealand, ODI series fixtures:
- December 12: First ODI at John Davies Oval in Queenstown, 03:30 am IST/ 10:00 pm GMT (Dec 11)/ 11:00 am local
- December 15: Second ODI at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, 06:30 am IST/ 01:00 am GMT/ 2:00 pm local
- December 18: Third ODI at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, 06:30 am IST/ 01:00 am GMT/ 2:00 pm local
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Squads:
New Zealand: Sophie Devine (c), Kate Anderson, Suzie Bates, Bernadine Bezuidenhout, Eden Carson (T20I only), Izzy Gaze (ODI & 1st T20I), Maddy Green, Fran Jonas, Melie Kerr, Jess Kerr, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu
Pakistan (both T20I and ODI): Muneeba Ali, Omaima Sohail, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Ameen, Sadaf Shamas, Najiha Alvi, Nida Dar (c), Aliya Riaz, Bismah Maroof, Fatima Sana, Diana Bag, Ghulam Fatima, Nashra Sandhu, Natalia Pervaiz, Sadia Iqbal, Umm-e-Hani, Waheeda Akhtar
Broadcast and Live Streaming details:
- New Zealand: TVNZ+
- Pakistan: ARY ZAP
- South Africa: SuperSport
