Pakistan International Cricket team will take on New Zealand in their next series on 16th of the March 2025. Pakistan’s squad will travel soon to the New Zealand for their 5 match T20 and 3 matches ODI’s series. New Zealand is hosting the series from 16th of March to 5th April.
Pakistan T20 squad for New Zealand tour is announced, disappointment for star batters Babar Azam and Rizwan. 16 members’ T20 squad for New Zealand tour announced on 10th of the March. ODI squad will announced soon.
Abdul Samad and Hassan Nawaz are the new comers’ to the Pakistan’s T20 squad. They are going to make their debut for Pakistan in International cricket. They have a chance to make a strong debut and confirm their permanent spot in the International squad for Pakistan.
Hassan Nawaz played domestic cricket as a top order batter. According to coaches Hassan will likely to open the batting for Pakistan with Omair Yousuf in next series against New Zealand. Abdul Samad known for his power hitting and will play his role to close the chase.
Babar Azam and Rizwan dropped from the playing XI after poor performance in the Champions Trophy 2025. Salman Ali Agha selected as a Captain for T20 side after Rizwan. Agha served the Pakistan cricket team as a Vice Captain form 2024.
New Zealand most recently had a good tournament in Pakistan and Dubai. Pakistan lost two consecutive events at home Champions Trophy and Tri-Nation series. New Zealand beat Pakistan at home in the final of Tri-Nation series.
India won the Champions Trophy 2025 final from New Zealand at Dubai on 9th of March. New Zealand loses only two matches in Champions Trophy, both from India. India wins two consecutive ICC Titles, T20 World Cup 2024 and Champions Trophy 2025.
Pakistan is ready to play their next International series against New Zealand which is going to be hosted by New Zealand.