PAK vs NZ T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s: The group stages of the ongoing mega event finally came to an end on Friday, and now all the focus will shift to the Super 8s stages as Pakistan will lock horns with New Zealand in Colombo on Saturday. Both teams reached this stage after winning three of their four group stage matches. They will be playing against each other for the 50th time in the shortest format. Pakistan has an upper edge in the head-to-head record as they have won 24 matches, whereas New Zealand has won 23, and the remaining two matches were washed out.
But the weather might play as a spoilsport in Colombo, as it had rained just a day before the upcoming clash, where the ground staff was seen running and covering the pitch. It is also expected to rain at the time of the match.
So, what happens if the match is washed out?
Colombo Weather Forecast for February 21
As per Accuweather.com, Colombo might also experience a slight thunderstorm before the match. And the forecast for the rest of the night also doesn't look favourable as there is more rainfall predicted.
But it's quite common to experience rainfall in the subcontinent these days, and the stadiums here also have a brilliant drainage system. The match can start quickly once it has stopped raining.
Is There a Reserve Day?
There are no reserve days set for the Super 8s matches. When a match is washed out without a result, both teams will get one point apiece. But none of them will be happy with this situation, as it might affect their chances of qualifying for the semifinal.
Additional Time to Force a Result
According to the rules, there is an extra time of 90 minutes on the match day so that a result can come out. If there's enough time, a winner can also be revealed with the help of a five-over match.