There was a delay in the start of the Super-8 match between Pakistan and New Zealand. Pakistani captain Salman Aga had chosen to bat first after winning the toss, but it seems as if the weather in Colombo will not allow the game to start. This match is important for both the teams, because each match of the Super-8 stage is very important from the point of view of the semi-finals.

If Pakistan vs New Zealand is declared canceled due to rain, is it possible to reschedule it? Has any reserve day been kept for Super-8 matches, so that the match can be held the next day? The answer is, no. There is no rule of reserve day for Super-8 matches in T20 World Cup 2026.

Usually, reserve day is kept for knockout matches of multilateral tournaments. But in the Super-8 stage, each team has to play three matches, so even if today’s match is cancelled, Pakistan and New Zealand will still have a chance to reach the semi-finals. If the match is cancelled, both the teams will get one point each. Pakistan and New Zealand are in Group 2 of Super-8. England and Sri Lanka are also in this group.

five-over match

To conduct a five-over match between Pakistan and New Zealand, the cut-off time has been kept at 10:16. Overs have started being cut at 8.10 pm Indian time. If a match of even five overs cannot be played then both the teams will get one point each.

Let us tell you that in the last 8 T20 matches, New Zealand has completely dominated the Pakistan team. In the last 8 T20 matches between the two, Pakistan team has been able to defeat New Zealand only twice. However, Pakistan has the upper hand in the overall head-to-head record in T20 cricket.

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New Zealand vs Pakistan Rain Chance: The Super-8 match between Pakistan and New Zealand is going to be held today in the 2026 T20 World Cup. This match will be played at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo (Sri Lanka). According to Indian time, this match is to start at 7 pm, but the shadow of rain is looming over the match.

There is a forecast of rain before and during the Pakistan vs New Zealand Super-8 match. In such a situation, it is possible that the overs may be reduced or the entire match may be cancelled. If the PAK-NZ match is cancelled, then know here what will be the equation for both of them going to the semi-finals.

If the match is cancelled, then the equation of the semi-finals

In Super-8, all the teams have been divided into two groups of four each. This means that in the Super-8, one team will face the other 3 teams once each. In such a situation, if the Pakistan vs New Zealand match is canceled today, then both the teams will get one point each. This does not mean that if today’s match is canceled, Pakistan or New Zealand will be out of the race for the semi-finals.

Even after today’s match was cancelled, Pakistan and New Zealand will have to play two more matches each in the Super-8 stage. By winning the remaining matches, both these teams can enter the semi-finals. Let us tell you that Pakistan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and England are in Group 2 of Super-8. Whereas India, Zimbabwe, South Africa and West Indies are in the first group.

Pakistan vs New Zealand: Weather conditions

Today Pakistan vs New Zealand match will start at 7 pm. There is a possibility of rain in Colombo before and during the match. There is a possibility that the toss may be delayed and reduction in overs is also entirely possible. Today the temperature in Colombo can range from 24-26 degrees Celsius.

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