Pakistan Announces Schedule for Historic T20I Series in Ireland
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed the dates for a three-match T20I series against Ireland, marking a significant milestone in cricket history. The series, taking place from 10 to 14 May, will be the first multi-match bilateral T20I encounter between the two nations.
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The matches are scheduled to be held at Castle Avenue in Dublin, a venue that has seen many thrilling cricket encounters over the years.
Previously, Pakistan and Ireland have only faced each other once in the T20I format, in a one-off match in 2009. A two-match series was planned for July 2020, but was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
As part of their preparations for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 in the USA and the West Indies, Pakistan has scheduled 12 T20Is to fine-tune their form ahead of the tournament.
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The Men in Green will host New Zealand in a five-match series starting on 18 April. Following the Ireland series, Pakistan will face England in a four-match series from 22 to 28 May.
Currently, Pakistan is conducting a fitness camp at home, with 29 players from across the country participating to prepare for the upcoming mega-event.
Pakistan’s Schedule Leading up to T20 World Cup:
New Zealand series:
April 18: First T20I, Rawalpindi
April 20: Second T20I, Rawalpindi
April 21: Third T20I, Rawalpindi
April 25: Fourth T20I, Lahore
April 27: Fifth T20I, Lahore
Ireland series:
May 10: First T20I, Dublin
May 12: Second T20I, Dublin
May 14: Third T20I, Dublin
England series:
May 22: First T20I, Leeds
May 25: Second T20I, Birmingham
May 28: Third T20I, Cardiff
May 30: Fourth T20I, London