Pakistan Vs New Zealand, ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Highlights: Match Abandoned In Colombo

Pakistan and New Zealand shared a point after incessant rain forced the abandonment of the opening Super 8 match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in Colombo

Pakistan Vs New Zealand LIVE Score, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8
A large screen announces a delay in the start of T20 World Cup cricket match between New Zealand and Pakistan due to rain, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena
The opening Super 8 match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 between Pakistan and New Zealand was called off due to continuous rain above the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Both teams had qualified for the Super eight stage after winning 3 out of their 4 group matches and wanted to start the next round with a win. However, neither of the sides could gain any advantage in the points table to boost their road to the semi-finals. Both the teams will face England and West Indies in their remaining Super 8 matches. Before the skies had opened up, Pakistan made one change to their eleven, bringing in Fakhar Zaman in place of Khawaja Nafay. New Zealand made 3 changes with skipper Mitchell Santner back after missing the last match against Canada due to a stomach issue and Lockie Ferguson and Ish Sodhi also found a place in the XI.
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Pakistan Vs New Zealand LIVE Score, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8: Greetings!

Hello cricket fans! Welcome to the live coverage of the Super 8 clash between Pakistan and New Zealand at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Stay tuned for the live score and real-time updates of the match.

Pakistan Vs New Zealand LIVE Score, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8:  Live Streaming Details 

The Pakistan vs New Zealand Super Eight match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 will be available live on the JioHotstar app and website, as well as on the Star Sports TV network.

Pakistan Vs New Zealand LIVE Score, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8: Squads!

New Zealand: Tim Seifert(w), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell(c), Cole McConchie, James Neesham, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Ish Sodhi, Devon Conway, Mitchell Santner, Lockie Ferguson

Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha(c), Babar Azam, Usman Khan(w), Khawaja Nafay, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Salman Mirza, Usman Tariq, Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah

Pakistan Vs New Zealand LIVE Score, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8: Weather Forecast

The weather forecast for today's match between Pakistan and New Zealand is not looking good as there are high chances of rain and thunderstorms in Colombo in the evening.

The weather forecast for the Super 8 match between Pakistan and New Zealand is gloomy with high chances of rain.
The weather forecast for the Super 8 match between Pakistan and New Zealand is gloomy with high chances of rain. The Weather Channel

Pakistan Vs New Zealand LIVE Score, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8: Pakistan's Journey So Far!

Netherlands (7 Feb): Won by 3 wickets

USA (10 Feb): Won by 32 runs

India (15 Feb): Lost by 61 runs

Namibia (18 Feb): Won by 102 runs

Pakistan Vs New Zealand LIVE Score, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8: NZ's Journey So Far!

Afghanistan (8 Feb): Won by 5 Wickets

UAE (10 Feb): Won by 10 Wickets

South Africa (14 Feb): Lost by 7 wickets

Canada (17 Feb): Won by 8 wickets

Pakistan Vs New Zealand LIVE Score, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8: Toss Update

Salman Ali Agha win coin toss, Pakistan to bat first in Colombo.

Pakistan Vs New Zealand LIVE Score, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8: Playing XIs

New Zealand: Tim Seifert(w), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner(c), James Neesham, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson

Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha(c), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan(w), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Salman Mirza, Usman Tariq

Pakistan Vs New Zealand LIVE Score, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8: Weather Update

Unfortunately, the news from Colombo is not good. The entire ground has been covered as it has started to rain again. Stay tuned for the real-time updates of the match.

Pakistan Vs New Zealand LIVE Score, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8: Update

It's not raining heavily in Colombo but it's like a constant drizzle, which has kept the covers still on and the fans waiting. Stay tuned with us for the real-time updates of the all-important super eight encounter.

Pakistan Vs New Zealand LIVE Score, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8: Cut-Off Update

The rain gates are still open and the covers are still on at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. It's 8:10 PM IST and from now on the reduction in overs will start, while the cut-off time for a five-over match is 10:16 PM IST.

Pakistan Vs New Zealand LIVE Score, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8: Worried Faces

There is tension and worry in the looks of Pakistan captain Salman Agha and head coach Mike Hesson as they stare down the ground with rain getting more intense.

Pakistan Vs New Zealand LIVE Score, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8: Update

The rain is constantly pouring down relentlessly in Colombo and the weather is predicted to be the same for now.

Pakistan Vs New Zealand LIVE Score, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8: No Result 

The confirmation has arrived and the match has been abandoned due to the extreme weather conditions. Pakistan and New Zealand will share one point each. Both have surely missed a chance to become early contenders for the semi-finals.

Pakistan Vs New Zealand LIVE Score, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8: What's Next For Both Teams?

Pakistan will head to Kandy for their remaining fixtures, facing England on Tuesday (Feb 24) followed by a clash against Sri Lanka on Saturday (Feb 28). Both of these games are scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM (IST) at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.

New Zealand will remain in Colombo for the rest of their Super 8 campaign. They are set to take on Sri Lanka on Wednesday (Feb 25) and will finish their group stage matches against England on Friday (Feb 27). Both matches will be played under the lights at the R. Premadasa Stadium with a 7:00 PM IST start time.

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