Tours by Pakistan, Australia, and England headline New Zealand’s home summer for the 2024-25 season. The home season will get underway with a thrilling three-match Test series against England. The first Test between these two cricketing giants will be contested at the picturesque Hagley Oval in Christchurch, starting November 28. Cricket fans can expect an exhilarating display of skill and strategy as both teams showcase their best talents on New Zealand soil.
England’s highly anticipated Test tour will come to a conclusion in Hamilton on December 18 with the third Test. Following this, the Kiwis will host another competitive cricketing nation, Sri Lanka, for a compelling white-ball series. This series will kick off in Tauranga with the first T20I on December 28. Both New Zealand and Sri Lanka will engage in a closely fought three-match T20I series followed by a gripping three-match ODI series.
The tour from Sri Lanka will conclude with the third and final ODI to be staged in the vibrant city of Auckland. As New Zealand completes their white-ball series against Sri Lanka, they will then embark on an overseas tour to Pakistan, adding yet another thrilling chapter to their cricketing season. In Pakistan, New Zealand will participate in an ODI tri-series, which will act as an ideal dress rehearsal for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. This provides a much-needed preparatory platform for the Black Caps as they fine-tune their strategies for the prestigious international tournament.
Upon returning from Pakistan, the Blackcaps will once again play host to an international team, as they welcome Pakistan for an exhilarating series at home. This series will comprise five T20Is and three ODIs, extending the cricketing festivity into the heart of New Zealand’s summer. The series is speculated to overlap with the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), adding to the curiosity and excitement surrounding the calendar.
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The series against Pakistan will kick off with the first T20I in Christchurch on March 16. Following weeks of intense cricketing action, Pakistan’s tour of New Zealand will come to a close on April 5 in Tauranga with the third and final ODI fixture. Fans on both sides can look forward to a series that promises excitement, fierce competition, and unforgettable moments.
On the other hand, it’s not only the men’s teams that will thrill cricket enthusiasts, but New Zealand’s women will be heavily involved in the high-octane action too. The White Ferns will commence their home season with an absorbing three-match T20I and ODI series against their Trans-Tasman rivals, Australia. This eagerly awaited series will get underway with the first ODI at the iconic Basin Reserve in Wellington on December 19. The rivalry between these two teams never fails to deliver electrifying cricket, and this series is expected to be no different.
The women’s fixtures will culminate with the third and final T20I at the Sky Stadium in Wellington on March 26. As the festive cricketing season progresses, the New Zealand women will also gear up to host the Sri Lankan team for yet another engaging cricketing contest. This will entail a three-match ODI and T20I series scheduled between March 4 and March 18, providing ample opportunity for fans to see their favorite players in action.
This comprehensive and action-packed schedule for New Zealand’s 2024-25 home summer highlights the nation’s stronghold in the cricketing world. The array of top-tier international tours promises fans a scorching summer of thrilling cricket, ensuring that every matchday is filled with passion, excitement, and world-class performances. Whether it’s the illustrious batting and bowling duels in the men’s series or the equally gripping contests in the women’s matches, New Zealand’s cricketing summer is set to be a riveting spectacle.
With packed stadiums and a global audience eagerly watching every ball bowled, every run scored, and every wicket taken, New Zealand is ready to take center stage in the cricketing world for the 2024-25 home season.
