Sat Mar 15 23:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Black Caps and Pakistanis to Clash in Christchurch T20 Opener
**Christchurch, New Zealand** – New Zealand and Pakistan are set to face off in the first Twenty20 International of Pakistan’s tour of New Zealand on March 16th, 2025, at 6:45 AM local time. The match will be played at Hagley Oval in Christchurch.
Both teams have announced their squads. New Zealand will be looking to players like Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell, and James Neesham, while Pakistan will rely on the experience of Shadab Khan and Shaheen Afridi, amongst others. Full squad lists are available online. Fans can follow live score updates throughout the match.
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