SHARJAH (UAE), Feb 8: New Zealand will clash with Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the Sharjah Cup limited-overs tournament here from April 8-17, it was announced Thursday.

The tournament gives the three teams a chance to assess each other’s strengths ahead of the World Cup in South Africa in February-March next year.

It will be New Zealand’s second visit to this offshore desert venue in the last 12 months.

Schedule:

April 8: Pakistan v Sri Lanka.

April 9: New Zealand v Sri Lanka.

April 10: Rest day.

April 11: New Zealand v Pakistan.

April 12: Pakistan v Sri Lanka.

April 13: Rest day.

April 14: New Zealand v Sri Lanka.

April 15: New Zealand v Pakistan.

April 16: Rest day.

April 17: Final.—AFP/Reuters