In an exciting announcement, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has revealed that the Pakistan men’s cricket team is geared up for a comprehensive tour of South Africa in the latter half of 2024. This tour encompasses a thrilling lineup of matches, including T20 Internationals (T20Is), One Day Internationals (ODIs), and Test matches.
The tour itinerary, as disclosed by the PCB, outlines a packed schedule spanning from December 10th to January 7th, with matches hosted across prominent South African venues.
T20Is: The T20I series will kick off the action-packed tour, with matches scheduled in Durban, Centurion, and Johannesburg from December 10th to December 14th. Fans can expect high-octane clashes as the teams battle it out for supremacy.
ODIs: Following the T20Is, the focus will shift to the ODIs, slated to take place in Paarl, Cape Town, and Johannesburg from December 17th to December 22nd. The ODIs promise to deliver thrilling encounters as both teams vie for dominance in the fifty-over format.
Tests: The pinnacle of the tour will be the Test matches, forming a crucial part of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25. The first Test match will be held at Centurion from December 26th to December 30th, followed by the second Test match at Cape Town from January 3rd to January 7th. These matches are expected to showcase intense battles and test the mettle of both teams in the ultimate format of the game.
Preceding and Subsequent Engagements: Before embarking on their African expedition, the Pakistani team is set to wrap up a series against Australia, featuring three ODIs and three T20Is from November 4th to November 18th. Upon their return from South Africa, the team will gear up to host a three-nation ODI tournament involving New Zealand and South Africa on home soil. This will be followed by the highly anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025, adding to the excitement of cricket enthusiasts worldwide.
A Packed Season Ahead: With engagements against Bangladesh and England also on the cards, Pakistan is poised for a cricketing extravaganza in the coming months. The packed schedule spanning from August 2024 to January 2025 will see the team participate in a minimum of seven Tests, ten ODIs, and six T20Is, promising an action-packed season for fans to relish.
Cricket aficionados are eagerly anticipating the showdown between Pakistan and South Africa, as both teams prepare to showcase their skills and vie for cricketing glory on the international stage.
