The powerful 7.5 magnitude quake pummelled central New Zealand, especially the top half of the South Island, killing at least two people, damaging roads and buildings and setting off hundreds of strong aftershocks.
It was felt strongly in Christchurch, the South Island's largest city, which was hit by a 6.3 quake in 2011 that killed 185 people.
RNZ reports that New Zealand Cricket officials told reporters in Christchurch the match would go ahead.
Both teams arrived in the city yesterday, with the Pakistan side arriving from Nelson, where they felt the tremors.
