The Pakistan cricket team is currently on a tour of New Zealand for a five-match T20 International series. After suffering back-to-back defeats in the first two games, Pakistan now faces a crucial third T20 on Friday (March 21) at Eden Park, Auckland.
However, the match timing fpr PAK vs NZ 3rd T20I has now been rescheduled. The first two matches began at 6:45 AM IST, but the upcoming game will start later than originally planned.
New start time for NA vs PAK 3rd T20I
The upcoming third T20I between New Zealand and Pakistan will now begin at 11:45 AM IST, a five-hour delay from the original schedule. The fourth and fifth matches of the series will also follow the same revised timing.
Where to watch NZ vs PAK 3rd T20I in India
Fans in India can watch Pakistan vs New Zealand T20 International series on Sony Sports Network. The live streaming will be available on the Sony Liv app.
New captains leading both sides
Both Pakistan and New Zealand are playing under new captains in this T20I series. Pakistan is led by Salman Ali Agha, while New Zealand is captained by Michael Bracewell.
Pakistan in danger of losing the series
Pakistan has struggled so far, losing the first match by 9 wickets after being bowled out for 91 runs. The second T20, reduced to 15 overs per side due to rain, saw Pakistan fall short once again, losing by 5 wickets. Now, trailing 0-2, they must win the upcoming 3rd T20I to stay alive in the series.
Century of shame: Pakistan now listed alongside Zimbabwe and Bangladesh
Pakistan's struggles in T20Is have continued in recent years, with the team managing just six wins in their last 22 matches as of March 18, 2025.
Notably, these victories have come against Ireland, Zimbabwe, and Canada, while their last win against a major team was against New Zealand on April 27, 2024.
With their latest defeat against New Zealand on March 18, Pakistan has now become the fifth team to register 100 T20I losses. They join West Indies, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and Bangladesh in this club.