Pakistan played a two-day practice match against Victoria XI, from 22-23 December, to fine-tune their preparations.

Pakistan posted 323 for eight in 78.4 overs, on the back of half-centuries by Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha. In turn, Victoria XI got to 47-1 in 11 overs.

Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mumtaz Zahra Baloch confirms today that the resolve was expressed during telephone call between Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani and US Acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland.