LAHORE: Pakistan will play its opening match against Bangladesh in the tri-nation series scheduled in New Zealand from 7-14 October as part of their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Australia 2022 preparations. According to a schedule released by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) today, number-three ranked Pakistan will take on number-eight ranked Bangladesh on 7 October and number-six ranked New Zealand on the following day. In the second round of matches, Pakistan will play New Zealand and Bangladesh on 11 and 13 October, respectively with the final scheduled for Friday, 14 October. In the T20 World Cup, Pakistan will open their campaign against India in Melbourne on 23 October. “I am pleased that we will be featuring in the tri-series in New Zealand as it will help us to arrive early and not only acclimatise for the T20 World Cup in Australia but also give final touches to our preparations.
