Rain Washes Out Pakistan vs New Zealand Super 8 Match at T20 World Cup 2026

The Super 8 match between Pakistan and New Zealand at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 in Colombo was abandoned without a ball bowled due to persistent rain. Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat, with one change to their lineup, while New Zealand made three changes including the return of captain Mitchell Santner. Both teams shared one point each, with no reserve day scheduled for Super 8 matches. This washout places added pressure on both sides to win their remaining fixtures against England and Sri Lanka to secure semifinal qualification, with net run rate likely to be a key factor in the tightly contested Group 2.