The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has finalized the schedule for the upcoming tri-nation ODI series featuring Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa, set to unfold from February 8 to 14, 2025. This series will employ a single-league format, with the first two matches hosted at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium, followed by the final league game and the series finale at Karachi's National Bank Stadium.
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The series will kick off with Pakistan taking on New Zealand on February 8 at Gaddafi Stadium, with a day-night match starting at 1400 local time. The action continues with New Zealand versus South Africa on February 10 in a day match, and then shifts to Karachi for Pakistan to face South Africa on February 12 in another day-night encounter. The final is scheduled for February 14, also at 1400 local time in Karachi.
This series not only serves as a preparation ground for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 but also highlights the renovated stadiums. Gaddafi Stadium has seen an increase in spectator capacity with new seating and 480 LED lights for superior broadcast quality, along with two massive digital screens. Similarly, National Bank Stadium in Karachi has been upgraded with a new hospitality area, 350 LED lights for enhanced broadcast, and 5,000 new seats.
Both Pakistan and New Zealand will train under lights at Gaddafi Stadium on February 6, while South Africa will have their first session on February 9, gearing up for what promises to be an exciting series.
Tri-Series Schedule:
Match #1: Pakistan vs New Zealand, Lahore. Date: Feb 08, 2025
Match #2: New Zealand vs South Africa, Lahore. Date: Feb 10, 2025
Match #3: Pakistan vs South Africa, Karachi. Date: Feb 12, 2025
Final: Karachi. Date: Feb 14, 2025
