Pakistan are scheduled to play a five-match T20I series against New Zealand ahead of the T20I World Cup. The first T20I is scheduled to be played Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on April 18, 2024.
However, the match was delayed due to rain. With heavy rainfall for most of the evening, the teams did come take the field to play the match. However, the match was eventually called off due to rain, with just two balls played in the whole match.
With the all-important T20I World Cup approaching, the players would be gutted to miss out on game time in the first T20I in Rawalpindi.
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What happened to PAK vs NZ 1st T20I?
The inaugural T20I between Pakistan and New Zealand was called off due to heavy and persistent rainfall. The rains just did not stop tonight, at Rawalpindi!
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What is the result of PAK vs NZ 1st T20I?
The inaugural encounter between Pakistan and New Zealand has been called off due to rain. The match is termed as "No Result". Both teams will have to fight for silverware in the remaining four matches of the bilateral series.
Pakistan vs New Zealand T20I series: Schedule
Pakistan vs New Zealand T20I series
| Match | Date | Time (IST) | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | Thursday, April 18, 2024 | 20:00 | Rawalpindi | Match called off due to rain |
| 2nd T20I | Saturday, April 20, 2024 | 20:00 | Rawalpindi | |
| 3rd T20I | Sunday, April 21, 2024 | 20:00 | Rawalpindi | |
| 4th T20I | Thursday, April 25, 2024 | 20:00 | Lahore | |
| 5th T20I | Saturday, April 27, 2024 | 20:00 | Lahore |
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