Pakistan cricket team are all set to take on New Zealand in the first Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup 2026 on Saturday. However, the game – which is set to take place in Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium – faces the threat of rain and thunderstorms, which could impact both teams’ chances of qualifying for the semi-final. Both PAK and NZ reached the Super 8 stage with three wins from 4 group stage matches.
Colombo weather report for PAK vs NZ
As per AccuWeather, overcast weather conditions which is expected to turn partly cloudy along with a couple of thunderstorms towards the night is the forecast for Saturday in Colombo. Overall, there is 20% chance of rain during the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match which is scheduled to begin at 7 PM local time. Additionally, there is a thunderstorm forecast for late Saturday night. The maximum and minimum temperatures are 30 and 24 degree Celsius respectively.
| Time (Local) | Chance of Rain (%) |
| 7 PM | 20% |
| 8 PM | 20% |
| 9 PM | 20% |
| 10 PM | 20% |
| 11 PM | 20% |
What happens if PAK vs NZ is washed out?
If the Pakistan vs New Zealand Super 8 tie is washed out, then both teams will have to share points. There is no reserve day in place. It is pertinent to point out that a 5-over game is a must to determine the result of the game.
PAK vs NZ squads
New Zealand: Tim Seifert(w), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell(c), Cole McConchie, James Neesham, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Ish Sodhi, Devon Conway, Mitchell Santner, Lockie Ferguson
Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha(c), Babar Azam, Usman Khan(w), Khawaja Nafay, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Salman Mirza, Usman Tariq, Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah
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