New Zealand cricket team in Pakistan in 2022–23 (April 2023)
The New Zealand cricket team toured Pakistan in April 2023, continuing their 2022-23 tour, for a series of five Twenty20 International (T20I) matches and five One Day International (ODI) matches. This portion of the tour was scheduled separately from the initial December 2022/January 2023 leg and formed a distinct series.
The series was significant as it was the first time New Zealand had played an extended series in Pakistan in several years, following security concerns that had previously led to cancellations. The tour provided important preparation for both teams ahead of major international tournaments, particularly the ICC Cricket World Cup later in the year.
The T20I series was drawn 2-2, with one match abandoned due to rain. Pakistan won the ODI series 4-1.
Key players involved in the series included Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi for Pakistan, and Tom Latham and Kane Williamson (for some matches) for New Zealand. The series saw several notable performances and contributed to the ICC rankings of both teams.
The tour concluded without any reported security incidents, paving the way for future cricketing engagements between the two nations.