New Zealand are one of the top sides in the game of cricket and have always been a challenging side to face. They always compete well with the opponents, whether at home or away. New Zealand have a long schedule coming up. They have a big and packed schedule coming up for the FTP 2024-25.
New Zealand recently played test series in Sri Lanka and India, but they will have a number of series lined up. They will host England, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Australia, and West Indies, while they will have away series in Pakistan, Zimbabwe, and Sri Lanka as well. Here we will talk about New Zealand’s cricket calendar for 2024-25 and their upcoming fixtures, home and away series, and the complete details.
New Zealand Next Cricket Match Schedule List 2024-2025
New Zealand tour of Sri Lanka 2024 (3 ODIs and 2 T20Is)
New Zealand lost the two-match test series in Sri Lanka recently. Now, they will travel to Sri Lanka for the white-ball leg, where they will play two T20Is and three ODIs. The tour will start on November 9 with the first T20I, and the ODI series will begin on November 13. These matches will be played in Dambulla and Pallekele.
| Match | Date | Day | Time (IST) | Venue |
| 1st T20I | November 09 | Saturday | 7:00 PM | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla |
| 2nd T20I | November 10 | Sunday | 7:00 PM | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla |
| 1st ODI | November 13 | Wednesday | 2:30 PM | Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla |
| 2nd ODI | November 17 | Sunday | 2:30 PM | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele |
| 3rd ODI | November 19 | Tuesday | 2:30 PM | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele |
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England Tour of New Zealand 2024 (3 Tests)
After wrapping up the away series in Asia, New Zealand will host England for a three-match Test series in November and December 2024. The first test will start on November 28 in Christchurch. The other two games will take place in Wellington and Hamilton on December 6 and 14, respectively. Below you can see the complete schedule.
| Dates | Match Details | Venue | Start Time (IST) | Local Time |
| Nov 28, Thu – Dec 02, Mon | New Zealand vs England, 1st Test | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | 3:30 AM (Nov 28) | 11:00 AM LOCAL |
| Dec 06, Fri – Dec 10, Tue | New Zealand vs England, 2nd Test | Basin Reserve, Wellington | 3:30 AM (Dec 06) | 11:00 AM LOCAL |
| Dec 14, Sat – Dec 18, Wed | New Zealand vs England, 3rd Test | Seddon Park, Hamilton | 3:30 AM (Dec 14) | 11:00 AM LOCAL |
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Sri Lanka Tour of New Zealand 2024-25 (3 ODIs and 3 T20Is)
After playing ODI and T20I series in Sri Lanka, now it is time for Sri Lanka to visit New Zealand for white-ball series. Both teams will lock horns in three ODIs and as many as T20Is on this tour. It will be very important for New Zealand because they can check their preparation for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The tour will start on December 28 and conclude on January 11.
| Match | Date | Day | Time (IST) | Venue |
| 1st T20I | December 28 | Saturday | 11:45 AM | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui |
| 2nd T20I | December 30 | Monday | 11:45 AM | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui |
| 3rd T20I | January 02, 2025 | Thursday | 5:45 AM | Saxton Oval, Nelson |
| 1st ODI | January 05, 2025 | Sunday | 3:30 AM (Jan 05) | Basin Reserve, Wellington |
| 2nd ODI | January 08, 2025 | Wednesday | 6:30 AM | Seddon Park, Hamilton |
| 3rd ODI | January 11, 2025 | Saturday | 6:30 AM | Eden Park, Auckland |
Pakistan Tri Series 2025 (4 ODIs)
The upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is placed in Pakistan. New Zealand have organized a tri-series in Pakistan, involving the hosts and South Africa. It will be a four-match series, and New Zealand will play one game each for both teams. The Tri-series will begin on February 8, and the final will take place on February 14. All the games will take place in Multan.
| Match | Date | Time (IST) | Venue |
| 1st T20I | Feb 08, Sat | 2:00 PM | Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan |
| 2nd T20I | Feb 10, Mon | 2:00 PM | Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan |
| 3rd T20I | Feb 12, Wed | 2:00 PM | Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan |
| Final | Feb 14, Fri | 2:00 PM | Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan |
Champions Trophy 2025 (Pakistan)
After the tri-series in Pakistan, it will be time for the biggest tournament in 2025. It is the ICC Champions Trophy, which will have the top 8 teams competing to be the champions. New Zealand’s men’s team have never won a big ICC title in limited over cricket, and this could be their chance. They are part of Group A along with India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
| Match | Date | Venue |
| Pakistan vs New Zealand | 19 February 2025 | National Stadium, Karachi |
| India vs New Zealand | 23 February 2025 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Bangladesh vs New Zealand | 27 February 2025 | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi |
Pakistan Tour of New Zealand 2025 (5 T20Is and 3 ODIs)
After the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, New Zealand will host Pakistan. Both teams will play a five-match T20I series and three ODIs. The series will start with the first T20Is on March 16, 2025 (Sunday), while the series will end with the final ODI on April 5. These games will be played on 7 different venues. The venues are Christchurch, Dunedin, Auckland, Mount Maunganui, Wellington, Napier, and Hamilton.
| Match | Date | Time (IST) | Venue |
| 1st T20I | Mar 16, Sunday | 6:45 AM | Hagley Oval, Christchurch |
| 2nd T20I | Mar 18, Tuesday | 6:45 AM | University Oval, Dunedin |
| 3rd T20I | Mar 21, Friday | 11:45 AM | Eden Park, Auckland |
| 4th T20I | Mar 23, Sunday | 11:45 AM | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui |
| 5th T20I | Mar 26, Wednesday | 11:45 AM | Sky Stadium, Wellington |
| 1st ODI | Mar 29, Saturday | 3:30 AM (Mar 29) | McLean Park, Napier |
| 2nd ODI | Apr 02, Wednesday | 3:30 AM (Apr 02) | Seddon Park, Hamilton |
| 3rd ODI | Apr 05, Saturday | 3:30 AM (Apr 05) | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui |
Zimbabwe Tri Series 2025 (4 T20Is)
After the home series against Zimbabwe, New Zealand will travel to Zimbabwe. They will play a tri-series there. It will have four ODIs. Each team will play two games in the group stage and then the final. This tri-series will be played in July 2025. The schedule has yet to be announced.
New Zealand Tour of Zimbabwe 2025 (2 Tests and 3 ODIs)
After the tri-series in Zimbabwe. New Zealand will lock horns with Zimbabwe for five matches. Both teams will square off two tests and three ODIs. This tour will be held in July and August 2025. The schedule has yet to be announced.
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Australia Tour of New Zealand 2025 (3 T20Is)
New Zealand will be back at home, and this time they will be hosting Australia for a three-match T20I series. The schedule has not been announced. However, this series will be important for both because in 2026 there will be the ICC T20 World Cup in India. So, it will be the right series to prepare for the mega event.
England Tour of New Zealand 2025 (3 ODIs and 3 T20Is)
After Australia, it will be England that will tour New Zealand for six white-ball matches. Both teams will play three ODIs and three T20Is on this tour. The schedule has not been announced. This tour is scheduled to be played in October and November 2025.
West Indies Tour of New Zealand 2025 (2 Tests, 3 ODIs, 5 T20Is)
The 2025 calendar year will end with a multi-format home series. West Indies will tour New Zealand for 10 matches. It will include two tests, three ODIs, and five T20Is. This multi-format tour will begin in November and conclude in December 2025. The schedule will be updated as soon as it is announced.
