As Pakistan are all set to face New Zealand in the do or die match of the five-match ODI series, the Green Shirts received a Maori welcome as they landed in Dunedin.
The traditional welcome was given to the team by the Kings and Queens High Schools’ Kapa Haka group at the Dunedin International Airport.
Sarfraz XI can be seen enjoying the traditional welcome ceremony at the airport.
The Pakistan Team arrived at Dunedin airport and got a warm reception by a special performance in Dunedin. #PAKvNZ pic.twitter.com/qBzHB2NCWA
— zainab abbas (@ZAbbasOfficial) January 10, 2018
The Maori Welcome Ceremony is traditionally given visitors in New Zealand. The dance —called the haka — is part of an elaborate welcome ceremony that may last for more than half an hour.
Pakistan are 2-0 down in the series against visitors. This will be a must win game for Pakistan in order to keep series alive.
The 3rd match will be played on January 12 at the Oval.