The first T20I PAK vs NZ kicks off a five-match series between the two teams ahead of the T20 World Cup. The matches will begin at 8 pm IST.
Second-string New Zealand will play five T20I matches as some of the first-choice players are unavailable, while others are currently playing IPL 2024 in India.
Since Pakistan players are not included in the IPL, the PCB has found this window to host a bilateral series against New Zealand and continue its preparations for the T20 World Cup. The first three matches will be played in Rawalpindi and the last two in Lahore.
This is the third bilateral T20I series between Pakistan and New Zealand since early 2023. Pakistan drew the series 2-2 under the captaincy of Babar Azam ahead of the World Cup in April 2023.
Ten under the captaincy of Shaheen Afridi, Pakistan lost the T20I series after the World Cup. Soon, Babar Azam was again named international captain of Pakistan in all formats after Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi was elected as the new president of PCB.
Meanwhile, New Zealand will be led by Michael Bravewell in the series. As many as 12 players were not available for selection when the series’ first schedule was announced.
Trent Boult, Devon Conway (injury), Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitch Santner and Kane Williamson were absent in IPL while Will Young (winter contract with Nottinghamshire), Tom Latham (awaiting birth of a second son), Tim Southee (conditioning) and Colin Munro were the players who were not available.
Their case was further weakened by injuries to Fin Allen and Adam Milne. Tom Blundell and all-rounder Zak Foulkes were named replacements in the team. Rookie Tim Robinson and Will O’Rourke, uncapped in the format, are also part of the setup.
PAK vs NZ Broadcasting Rights in India
There are no broadcast rights for the PAK vs NZ 2024 T20I series in India. Indian fans can only watch Pakistan play live in ACC and ICC events and not in bilateral tournaments.
PAK vs NZ: Live streaming platform in India
Fancode will live stream the PAK vs NZ T20I series in India. The live streaming platform will cover all five T20I matches live for Indian fans.
Subscription plan in India
Fancode has monthly and annual subscription plans to allow its fans to enjoy live cricket on their app. For the PAK vs NZ T20I series, the tour pass is available for Rs 89, while the match pass is available for Rs 25.
official radio station
As said above, there is no official broadcaster for the PAK vs NZ T20I series in India. However, Indian fans can watch the live streaming of all five matches on the Fancode app for minimal subscription fees.
PAK vs NZ Live Stream and Stream Details
Pakistan: An HD sport; Tamasha
South Africa: super sports
India: fan code
USA: Honda TV – Willow TV
Caribbean: Flow sports
Mena and Southeast Asia: Cricbuzz
Australia: fox sports
United Kingdom: Digital AR
Rest of the world: Sports Center
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