Pakistan's New Zealand Tour Clashes With IPL 2025 Amid A Packed Cricket Season

Pakistan will visit New Zealand for five T20Is and three ODIs in March-April next year, following the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This series will overlap with IPL 2025 matches.

The IPL usually begins in late March, while Pakistan's ODI series starts on March 29 and ends on April 5. Consequently, key New Zealand players involved in the IPL are likely to miss the ODI series.

New Zealand Cricket announced their summer schedule on July 18, which includes hosting Sri Lanka for three T20Is and three ODIs each in December-January.

Earlier, it was revealed that New Zealand's home summer season would start in late November with a three-match Test series against England. The first Test is scheduled to begin on November 28 in Christchurch.

• First Test: Nov 28-Dec 2, Christchurch
• Second Test: Dec 6-10, Wellington
• Third Test: Dec 14-18, Hamilton

During IPL 2024, New Zealand sent a second-string team to Pakistan for a five-match T20I series. Pakistani fans and players criticised Kane Williamson and Trent Boult for choosing IPL over national duty.

New Zealand v Sri Lanka T20I Series

• First T20I: Dec 28, Tauranga
• Second T20I: Dec 30, Tauranga
• Third T20I: Jan 2, Nelson

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka ODI Series

• First ODI: Jan 5, Wellington
• Second ODI: Jan 8, Hamilton
• Third ODI: Jan 11, Auckland

Pakistan vs New Zealand T20I Series

• First T20I: March 16, Christchurch
• Second T20I: March 18, Dunedin
• Third T20I: March 21, Auckland
• Fourth T20I: March 23, Tauranga
• Fifth T20I: March 26, Wellington

The clash between the IPL and Pakistan's tour of New Zealand means that some top Kiwi players might have to choose between franchise cricket and national duty once again.

Pakistan vs New Zealand ODI Series

• First ODI: March 29, Napier
• Second ODI: April 2, Hamilton
• Third ODI: April 5, Tauranga

This upcoming tour is significant as it will test the commitment of New Zealand players towards their national team amidst lucrative IPL contracts.