Rain Halts New Zealand vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Match

Feb 21, 2026

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Feb 21, 2026 16:30

New Zealand vs Pakistan Super Eights T20 World Cup clash rained off

## Match Abandoned Due to Weather

The T20 World Cup Super Eights match between New Zealand and Pakistan was called off due to persistent rain in Colombo. The game, scheduled for February 21, 2026, at the R Premadasa Stadium, was abandoned without a single ball being bowled.

## Toss and Match Details

Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first. However, continuous drizzle after the toss prevented any play. Umpires officially canceled the match at 9:05 pm local time, as conditions did not improve.

## Points and Group Standings

Both teams received one point each due to the washout. Pakistan, New Zealand, England, and Sri Lanka are in Group 2 of the Super Eights. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals.

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