The first encounter of the Super Eight stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is set to be played between Pakistan vs New Zealand on Saturday, February 21, at R. Premadasa Stadium (RPS) in Colombo, and the fixture is likely to be affected by rain.
The Pakistan vs New Zealand Super Eight match holds significant importance for both sides as it will be the first step towards the semi-final.
According to AccuWeather.com, there is 75% chance of rain throughout the day on February 21.
The weather forecast indicates 97% cloud cover and 7.6 mm of rainfall.
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According to Weather.com, the rain chances in the morning on Saturday are about 38%, with mostly cloudy skies expected. In the afternoon, the chances increase to 81%; meanwhile, in the evening, the chances decrease to 32%, and overnight, they further decrease to 20%.
What’s next if Pakistan vs New Zealand is washed out?
If the Pakistan vs New Zealand Super Eight clash is washed out, both teams will get a point each, as there is a reserve day only for the semi-finals and final matches of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
Squads of Pakistan and New Zealand for the T20 World Cup
Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan, Usman Tariq.
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Cole McConchie, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi
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