The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced Wednesday that the gate money from the fifth and final T20 International between Pakistan and New Zealand will be donated to the earthquake victims in Türkiye and Syria.
The match will be held at the Pindi Cricket Stadium on April 24 and the fans can buy tickets at pcb.bookme.pk.
“The border region of Türkiye and Syria was rocked by one of the deadliest earthquakes on February 6 that claimed thousands of lives and destroyed essential infrastructure, including healthcare facilities,” the PCB stated in a press release.
“In this regard, the Pakistan Cricket Board will play a part in raising donations for millions of people affected on either side of the border by joining hands with the Punjab Government. The Pakistan side will wear commemorative caps to convey Pakistan's everlasting solidarity to the two nations going through this difficult moment,” it added.
Fans who are unable to watch the match at the stadium can make their donations on the following address:
Bank name: National Bank of Pakistan
Account title: Pakistan Cricket Board
Account number: 2081003169856007
IBAN number: PK71NBPA2081003169856007
It must be noted that Pakistan will be pressing hard to win the fourth T20 International as well of the five-match series when they take on New Zealand today (Thursday) here on a batting-friendly track.
Pakistan won the first two T20Is with New Zealand coming back relatively good to keep the series alive by winning the third T20I following a nail-biting finish. The action now shifts to Pindi Stadium, where fate of the series will be decided.
Weather in twin cities is already threatening to disturb the preparations and even part of the fourth T20I as forecast of rain is there. Thunderstorms, lightning and rain lashed the twin cities Wednesday evening, making it difficult for teams to leave the hotels for the scheduled training session. The scheduled training session had to be cancelled because of persistent evening rain.
“No training session was possible today because of rain and condition of the ground,” the team management said.
The other interesting aspect is the possibility of the Chand Raat falling on Thursday evening and hence Friday’s Eid depending on the sighting of Shawwal moon.