Washout in Colombo: Pakistan and NZ Split Points in Super 8

Colombo: The Pakistan vs New Zealand Super 8 match in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, has been abandoned due to persistent rain after the toss. Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha won the toss and elected to bat first, but heavy showers prevented any play from starting, and officials called off the game with points shared 1-1 between the teams

The highly anticipated Super 8 stage of the 2026 T20 World Cup has officially commenced. In the opening clash of this crucial round, New Zealand is facing off against Pakistan. Pakistan's captain, Salman Agha, won the toss and elected to set a target by choosing to bat first.

Both teams are placed in a fiercely competitive Group 2, where they will be battling alongside Sri Lanka and England to secure a coveted spot in the semi-finals.

Playing XIs

Pakistan

• Sahibzada Farhan

• Saim Ayub

• Salman Ali Agha (Captain)

• Babar Azam

• Fakhar Zaman

• Usman Khan (Wicketkeeper)

• Shadab Khan

• Mohammad Nawaz

• Faheem Ashraf

• Salman Mirza

• Usman Tariq

New Zealand

• Tim Seifert (Wicketkeeper)

• Finn Allen

• Rachin Ravindra

• Glenn Phillips

• Mark Chapman

• Daryl Mitchell

• Mitchell Santner (Captain)

• James Neesham

• Matt Henry

• Ish Sodhi

• Lockie Ferguson