A collage of Pakistan, New Zealand and South Africa groups. — AFP/File
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday introduced the schedule for the tri-nation ODI sequence, that includes New Zealand and South Africa.
The sequence will likely be performed on a single-league foundation from February 8 to 14, with Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium internet hosting the opening two matches and Karachi’s Nationwide Stadium staging the ultimate league match and the ultimate.
Pakistan and New Zealand will kick off the sequence on the iconic Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday, February 8, with the primary ball scheduled to be bowled at 2pm (PST).
New Zealand will then face South Africa on Monday, February 10, in a day match with the toss set for 9am.
The motion will shift to Karachi, the place Pakistan will tackle South Africa on 12 February in a day/evening match on the Nationwide Stadium, beginning at 2pm. The ultimate will likely be performed on Friday, February 14, with the primary ball to be bowled at 2pm.
Each Pakistan and New Zealand are scheduled to coach on the Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday, February 6, beneath lights, whereas South Africa’s first outing on the historic venue will likely be on the morning of Sunday, February 9.
In an announcement, the PCB stated that the 4 matches at Gaddafi Stadium and Nationwide Stadium will present the three sides with a superb alternative to finalise preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Furthermore, the PCB stated, it could even be an ideal event for the cricket board to showcase its redesigned and redeveloped venues to the world via its world-class broadcast.
On the Gaddafi Stadium, the assertion talked about, the spectator capability has been elevated, with new chairs put in all through the venue. Moreover, 480 state-of-the-art LED lights have been put in to reinforce broadcast LUX ranges, making certain a superior viewing expertise for followers worldwide.
To additional elevate the spectator expertise, two big digital replay screens — measuring 80 toes x 30 toes and 22 toes x 35 toes – have been put in.
A brand-new hospitality enclosure for gamers and officers is close to completion, making certain that the long-lasting stadium is totally operational to ship an unparalleled expertise for all stakeholders.
On the Nationwide Stadium, vital enhancements have been made, together with the creation of a brand new hospitality enclosure for gamers and officers on the College Finish.
To enhance broadcast protection, 350 LED lights have been put in, making certain optimum visibility for international audiences. Two digital replay screens have already been fastened and 5,000 new chairs have been put in to reinforce spectator consolation.
Schedule
February 8 – Pakistan v New Zealand (d/n)
February 10 – New Zealand v South Africa (d)
February 12 – Pakistan v South Africa (d/n)
February 14 – Closing (d/n)
