Pakistan cricket fans have an exciting season ahead! The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a packed home season for 2024-25, featuring Test matches against Bangladesh, England, and West Indies. Additionally, a tri-series with New Zealand and South Africa will also take place. This announcement brings a wave of enthusiasm among cricket enthusiasts and highlights Pakistan’s significant presence in international cricket.
Home Test Series Schedule
Bangladesh Tour of Pakistan
- First Test: August 21-25, Rawalpindi
- Second Test: August 30-September 3, Karachi
England Tour of Pakistan
- First Test: October 7-11, Multan
- Second Test: October 15-19, Karachi
- Third Test: October 24-28, Rawalpindi
West Indies Tour of Pakistan
- First Test: January 16-20, Karachi
- Second Test: January 24-28, Multan
Tri-Series in February 2025
Pakistan will host a tri-series involving New Zealand and South Africa:
- February 8: Pakistan vs. New Zealand, Multan
- February 10: New Zealand vs. South Africa, Multan
- February 12: Pakistan vs. South Africa, Multan
- February 14: Final, Multan
Away Series Schedule
After completing their home series, Pakistan will tour Australia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. Here are the details:
Tour of Australia
- ODIs: November 4, 8, 10
- T20Is: November 14, 16, 18
Tour of Zimbabwe
- ODIs: November 24, 26, 28
- T20Is: December 1, 3, 5
Tour of South Africa
- T20Is: December 10, 13, 14
- ODIs: December 17, 19, 22
- Tests: December 26-30, January 3-7
PCB’s Vision and Goals
PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi expressed excitement about the upcoming season, emphasizing the importance of these series in strengthening Pakistan’s position in international cricket. He highlighted the role of these matches in boosting the national team’s competitiveness and providing fans with thrilling cricket moments.
“It was critically important for us to finalize, lock, and announce our 2024-25 home international cricket season now,” said Naqvi. “This ensures that both the men’s cricket team management and the PCB event staff have sufficient time to prepare, plan and deliver these series to our very high expectations and standards.”
Excitement for Fans
The PCB’s announcement also invites local and traveling cricket supporters to plan their holidays around these matches. Fans will not only enjoy intense cricket but also explore the beauty of Pakistan. Naqvi emphasized the commercial potential of these series, aiming to reinvest revenues into player welfare, infrastructure, and the growth of domestic and women’s cricket.
Conclusion
With visits from top cricketing nations and hosting the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Pakistan’s home season promises to be action-packed and thrilling. Cricket fans are eagerly looking forward to witnessing their favorite teams and players in action, both at home and abroad.
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