The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced multiple dates for the upcoming three-team ODI series that includes Pakistan stepping against New Zealand and South Africa. The competition arranged matches under a single league format while playing matches from February 8 to February 14. The playoffs together with finals will be showcased at National Bank Stadium Karachi while the opening matches of Pakistan vs New Zealand will play at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore.
The tournament will kick off on Saturday, February 8, with Pakistan facing New Zealand at Gaddafi Stadium in a day/night match starting at 2:00 PM local time. On Monday, February 10, New Zealand will play South Africa in a day match at the same venue, with the toss scheduled for 9:00 AM.
The series will then move to Karachi, where Pakistan will face South Africa in a day/night encounter at National Bank Stadium on Wednesday, February 12, starting at 2:00 PM. The grand finale is scheduled for Friday, February 14, with the match beginning at 2:00 PM.
The cricket tournament opens with Pakistan along with New Zealand starting evening practice sessions at Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday February 6 followed by South Africa beginning its first training session on Sunday February 9.
The PCB expects to present its modernized cricket venues to fans during this tournament while teams apply learned strategies for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 competition. Facility renovations led to substantial enhancements for every user category from players to fans to broadcast personnel at National Bank Stadium and Gaddafi Stadium.
Gaddafi Stadium features contemporary infrastructure with new seating areas with upgraded chairs and 480 advanced LED lights and two big digital displays to increase stadium attendance. The new advanced hospitality venue that serves players and officials remains in the final phase of construction.
The National Bank Stadium secured significant renovations with modern 350 LED lighting fixtures in addition to two replay screens and 5,000 extra seats and extended hospitality facilities at the University End for official relaxation.
Tri-Nation ODI Series Schedule:
- February 8: Pakistan vs. New Zealand (day/night)
- February 10: New Zealand vs. South Africa (day)
- February 12: Pakistan vs. South Africa (day/night)
- February 14: Final (day/night)
