New Zealand Announces Busy Summer Schedule with Sri Lanka and Pakistan Tours

latest cricket news : Get ready for a jam-packed cricket season in New Zealand from November to April. The big event? A three-match ICC World Test Championship series with England kicking off on November 28 in Christchurch.

But that’s not all. New Zealand has plans to host Sri Lanka for some white-ball games around New Year’s. After that, they’re set to play eight white-ball matches against Pakistan starting in mid-March. Oh, and don’t forget the men’s team is also taking part in a tri-series. This one’s got South Africa and Pakistan in the mix happening in February. It’s happening just before the ICC Champions Trophy event in Pakistan.

This season’s got a lot going on. From Test matches to white-ball games, there’s something for every cricket fan. Whether you’re into the long format or prefer the faster-paced stuff, New Zealand’s got you covered. It’s shaping up to be an exciting few months for cricket lovers Down Under.

At the same time, the White Ferns – New Zealand’s women’s cricket team – have a busy schedule too. They’re set to play six games against Sri Lanka in March as part of their summer lineup.

This packed schedule doesn’t just give fans lots of international cricket to watch. It also helps get both the men’s and women’s teams ready for big tournaments and series throughout the season. Cricket lovers in New Zealand can get excited about what’s coming up – there’ll be some great matches against top cricket-playing countries.

New Zealand’s men’s schedule:

Test series vs. England:

First Test: Nov 28-Dec 2, Christchurch

Second Test: Dec 6-10, Wellington

Third Test: Dec 14-18, Hamilton

T20I series vs. Sri Lanka:

First T20I: Dec 28, Tauranga

Second T20I: Dec 30, Tauranga

Third T20I: Jan 2, Nelson

ODI series vs. Sri Lanka:

First ODI: Jan 5, Wellington

Second ODI: Jan 8, Hamilton

Third ODI: Jan 11, Auckland

T20I series vs. Pakistan:

First T20I: March 16, Christchurch

Second T20I: March 18, Dunedin

Third T20I: March 21, Auckland

Fourth T20I: March 23, Tauranga

Fifth T20I: March 26, Wellington

ODI series vs. Pakistan:

First ODI: March 29, Napier

Second ODI: April 2, Hamilton

Third ODI: April 5, Tauranga.