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On Tuesday, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) announced the schedule of their much-anticipated series with England. The series will kick off on November 28 this year and continue until December 18.
New Zealand and England are gearing up for a high-stakes battle, with the series taking place in Christchurch, Wellington, and Hamilton. As the World Test Championship looms, this series holds immense significance for both sides. The Blackcaps, currently ranked third on WTC standings, are eager to maintain their position, while England, at the bottom of the table, is determined to climb up.
New Zealand Cricket Chief expects big crowds in the home test matches
Scott Weenink, the CEO of NZC, said that he is confident about the upcoming series, and the early signs are pointing towards a passionate response from fans, potentially reaching the same level of electric atmosphere witnessed during the home Tests against Australia.
“In the past, there’s often been a lot of talk in New Zealand about the popularity of test cricket – without that translating into ticket sales or viewership numbers,” said Scott.
“The difference over the past summer, and in terms of the upcoming tests against England, is that the interest is being converted to bums on seats and is driving record viewership numbers,” the 51-year-old added.
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The complete schedule of the New Zealand vs England series
- First Test: November 28 – December 2 at Hagley Oval in Christchurch
- Second Test: December 6 – December 10 at Cello Basin Reserve in Wellington
- Third Test: December 14 – December 18 at Seddon Park in Hamilton
