The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced the schedule for the much-anticipated tri-nation ODI series involving Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa. The tournament, structured in a single-league format, is set to take place from February 8 to February 14.
Lahore’s iconic Gaddafi Stadium will host the first two matches, while Karachi’s National Bank Stadium will serve as the venue for the final league game and the championship match. The opening fixture will feature Pakistan facing New Zealand in a day/night encounter on Saturday, February 8, starting at 2:00 PM local time. New Zealand will then go head-to-head with South Africa in a day match at 9:00 AM on Monday, February 10, also at Gaddafi Stadium.
The tournament will move to Karachi on February 12, where Pakistan will compete against South Africa in another day/night match scheduled for 2:00 PM. The final match of the series, set for February 14, will also begin at 2:00 PM under the lights at National Bank Stadium.
In preparation for the event, Pakistan and New Zealand will conduct practice sessions under lights at Gaddafi Stadium on February 6, while South Africa will train in the morning on February 9.
The tri-nation series offers all three teams an excellent opportunity to fine-tune their strategies ahead of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. It also provides the PCB with a chance to highlight the newly upgraded facilities at the venues.
Venue Upgrades:
- Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore: Expanded seating capacity, upgraded lighting, two new giant digital screens, and enhanced hospitality enclosures.
- National Bank Stadium, Karachi: 5,000 new chairs for improved seating, upgraded floodlights, digital replay screens, and a state-of-the-art hospitality area.
Schedule Summary:
- February 8: Pakistan vs. New Zealand (D/N) – Gaddafi Stadium
- February 10: New Zealand vs. South Africa (D) – Gaddafi Stadium
- February 12: Pakistan vs. South Africa (D/N) – National Bank Stadium
- February 14: Final (D/N) – National Bank Stadium
This series is expected to deliver thrilling cricketing action while showcasing Pakistan’s commitment to hosting international events at world-class venues.
