29 Aug 2018

Black Caps schedule for Pakistan tour released

7:01 am on 29 August 2018

The schedule for the Black Caps cricket series against Pakistan in the UAE has been released with the tour containing three T20's, three ODI's and three Tests.

Kane Williamson celebrates his 18th test century.

Kane Williamson celebrates his 18th test century. Photo: Photosport

The tour will open with the first T20 international in Abu Dhabi on October 31st and will finish with the third Test in the same city starting on December 3rd.

The itinerary follows Australia's October visit for two tests and three T20s against Pakistan.

The PCB had previously asked that two of the T20 Internationals be played in Pakistan, but the request was turned down.

New Zealand hasn't toured Pakistan since 2003.

The Black Caps start a home series against Sri Lanka on december 15th.

New Zealand A will also play Pakistan A in a series of matches in October and early November.

Date Match Venue

31 October 1st T20I - New Zealand v Pakistan Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

2 November 2nd T20I - New Zealand v Pakistan Dubai International Stadium

4 November 3rd T20I - New Zealand v Pakistan Dubai International Stadium

7 November 1st ODI - New Zealand v Pakistan Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

9 November 2nd ODI - New Zealand v Pakistan Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

11 November 3rd ODI - New Zealand v Pakistan Dubai International Stadium

16 November - 20 November 1st Test Match - New Zealand v Pakistan Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

24 November - 28 November 2nd Test Match - New Zealand v Pakistan Dubai International Stadium

3 December - 7 December 3rd Test Match - New Zealand v Pakistan Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi