The New Zealand T20 squad arrived in Islamabad, where PCB officials welcomed them. Pakistan and New Zealand teams will compete in five T20 matches.

At least nine players of Kiwi squad are busy playing Indian Premier League. All-rounder Michael Brees will lead the Kiwi team for the first time in the T20 series against Pakistan.

The first T20 match between the two teams will be played on April 18 at the Rawalpindi Stadium.

The national T20 squad will start the practice session from Monday. Azhar Mehmood will join the squad on the morning of April 15 and will be head coach for the series.