New Zealand Cricket has formally introduced the schedule for the 2023-24 home season. The BlackCaps will host Bangladesh, South Africa, Australia and Pakistan throughout their home season which shall be commencing from December 17. Bangladesh would be the first group to go to the nation for a white-ball collection comprising three ODIs and as many T20Is.
Interestingly, New Zealand shall be enjoying solely 4 Test matches from December 2023 to March 2024 because the calendar is crammed with a plethora of T20 Internationals in a bid to arrange for the T20 World Cup subsequent yr in June. They shall be dealing with a tricky problem from South Africa and Australia in two Test matches every. Moreover, Australia shall be enjoying Tests in New Zealand for the primary time since 2016. A complete of 11 T20I matches will happen whereas solely Bangladesh shall be enjoying ODIs throughout New Zealand’s home season.
“It’s a hugely exciting time for cricket in New Zealand, both in terms of the great series and teams on offer this summer, and the ability for fans to either attend the matches first-hand or watch live on TV at no charge. It’s great people will be able to watch on their TVs at home or follow the action on digital devices no matter where they happen to be over the summer,” NZC Chief Executive David White stated.
As far as Women’s cricket is anxious, New Zealand shall be internet hosting Pakistan for three T20Is and as many ODIs ranging from December. However, the Black Ferns is not going to be taking the sector till March 19 when they may play hosts to England for 5 T20Is and three ODIs.
New Zealand Men’s Schedule:
Bangladesh tour of New Zealand
3 ODIs and three T20Is – December 17 to December 31
Pakistan tour of New Zealand
5 T20Is – January 12 to January 21
South Africa tour of New Zealand
2 Tests – February 4 to February 17
Australia tour of New Zealand
3 T20Is and a couple of Tests – February 21 to March 8
