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After nearly 29 years, Pakistan finally had the opportunity to host an ICC tournament, raising hopes for a major title victory on home soil. However, those hopes were quickly dashed as the team failed to even secure a spot in the semi-finals. In fact, Pakistan struggled throughout the tournament and couldn’t register a single win.
Now, as the dust settles on yet another disappointing campaign, fans are left wondering—what’s next for the Pakistan cricket team? When and where will they play their next international matches? Here’s a look at their upcoming schedule.
A Streak of Early Exits in ICC Tournaments
Pakistan’s recent track record in ICC tournaments has been far from promising. For the third consecutive time, the team has been knocked out in the first round. The trend began with the 2023 ODI World Cup in India, where despite playing on spin-friendly pitches similar to those back home, Pakistan failed to progress beyond the group stage.
The struggles continued in the 2024 T20 World Cup, held in the USA and the West Indies, where Pakistan again suffered an early exit. The disappointment reached new heights in 2025’s Champions Trophy, where their performance dipped even further.
Pakistan’s Upcoming Tour of New Zealand
Looking ahead, Pakistan is set to tour New Zealand in March 2025. The team will play a five-match T20 International series against the Black Caps, starting on March 16 and running until March 26. Following that, a three-match ODI series will begin on March 29 and conclude on April 5.
Once the New Zealand tour wraps up, Pakistani players will return home for the Pakistan Super League (PSL), which will be played in April. Later in the year, the team is scheduled to tour the West Indies in July. Notably, Pakistan will once again find itself facing a familiar opponent—New Zealand—a team they have played against multiple times in recent years.
Will PCB Take Action After the Champions Trophy Debacle?
One of the biggest questions now is whether the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will introduce changes to the squad following their disappointing Champions Trophy campaign. Historically, Pakistan has seen major shakeups whenever the team loses to India in an ICC event—sometimes leading to the end of certain players’ careers.
Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see if PCB takes any strict action or if the players will be given another chance despite their underwhelming performances. The final decision is likely to come after the Champions Trophy concludes.
