Pakistan vs. New Zealand Warm-Up Match for CWC23 to be Played Behind Closed Doors

The warm-up match between Pakistan and New Zealand for the upcoming Cricket World Cup 2023 (CWC23), scheduled for September 29, will take place behind closed doors, according to an announcement by ESPNcricinfo.

The #CWC23 warm-up match between Pakistan and New Zealand on September 29 will be played behind closed doors

The police in Hyderabad expressed its inability to provide adequate security on the day because of festivals taking place at the time 👉 https://t.co/fN9pteyZPO pic.twitter.com/sJlMAMMywk

— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) September 20, 2023

The decision to play the match behind closed doors comes as a result of security concerns raised by the police in Hyderabad. They expressed their inability to provide adequate security measures on the scheduled day due to concurrent festivals happening in the area.

While cricket fans may be disappointed that they won't be able to attend the match in person, the safety and security of all involved remain a top priority.

The warm-up match remains an important preparatory fixture for both teams as they gear up for the highly anticipated Cricket World Cup 2023.