All You Should Know Before the Pak-NZ-SA Tri-Nation Series
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Synopsis
The Pak-NZ-SA tri-nation ODI series kicks off from February 8-14 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and National Stadium in Karachi. This tournament features Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa competing in a single-league format, preparing for the ICC Champions Trophy. The final match will take place on February 14.
Key Takeaways
- Tri-nation series featuring Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa.
- Matches held from February 8-14, 2023.
- Designed as preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy.
- Mohammad Rizwan looking for a fourth consecutive series win.
- Live streaming available on Fancode in India.
New Delhi, Feb 7 (NationPress) The tri-nation ODI series featuring hosts Pakistan, alongside New Zealand and South Africa, is scheduled from February 8-14 at the newly built Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and National Stadium in Karachi.
Pakistan will face New Zealand at the Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday. In this single-league format, New Zealand will compete against South Africa on February 10 at the same venue in a daytime match.
Afterward, the action shifts to Karachi, where the home team will challenge South Africa at the National Bank Stadium in a day-night fixture on February 12. The tournament finale will see the top two teams clash on February 14.
This tournament serves as a valuable opportunity for all three teams to gear up for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, commencing in Karachi on February 19, where hosts Pakistan will meet New Zealand.
Mohammad Rizwan is aiming for his fourth consecutive ODI series victory since taking over as captain of Pakistan, having previously secured series wins against Australia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa last year.
New Zealand, who held their initial training session at the Lahore City Cricket Association Ground on Thursday evening, will seek to kick off the tournament with a victory. South Africa, led by Temba Bavuma, arrived in Lahore early Friday and will conduct their first training session on Saturday.
Tri-Nation Series Schedule:
February 8 – Pakistan vs New Zealand 2:30 pm IST
February 10 – New Zealand vs South Africa 10 am IST
February 12 – Pakistan vs South Africa 2:30 pm IST
February 14 – Final 2:30 pm IST
Squads:
Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (c), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Tayyab Tahir, Faheem Ashraf, Khushdil Shah, Salman Ali Agha, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi.
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O'Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Kane Williamson, Will Young.
South Africa: Temba Bavuma (c), Eathan Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Junior Dala, Wiaan Mulder, Mihlali Mpongwana, Senuran Muthusamy, Gideon Peters, Meeka-eel Prince, Jason Smith, Kyle Verreynne (for first match only).
Live Streaming Details:
The tri-nation series will be available for live streaming exclusively on Fancode in India.
Broadcasting Details:
The tri-nation series will not be broadcast in India.
