NZ-PAK Super 8 match may be affected by heavy rain

New Delhi: India has performed brilliantly in the group stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. The team has secured first place in Group A by achieving four consecutive victories. At present the tournament has entered Super 8. The first match of Group B will be played between New Zealand and Pakistan today at 7 pm.

There will be tough competition between both the teams in this match. However, the fear of rain has reduced the curiosity among the spectators a bit. It is expected that rain may hamper this match, due to which it will be interesting to see which team gets the advantage.

First match of Super 8 today

Super 8 matches are going to start from today, in which the first match will be held between New Zealand and Pakistan at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Both the teams have made complete preparations for this match. Their journey in the group stage has been full of ups and downs, where they have faced defeat in one match each.

Will NZ vs PAK match be washed out in rain?

The weather conditions for this match between New Zealand and Pakistan can be worrying. According to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of rain during the game. Saturday’s forecast calls for a 75 per cent chance of rain in Colombo, which is an area of ​​concern for both teams as there is no reserve day for the Super 8 matches.

This team will suffer loss

If the match is canceled due to rain, it may have a negative impact on Pakistan. Both Pakistan and New Zealand are placed second in the points table, each with 6 points from three wins. But net run rate is an important issue. If the match is cancelled, both the teams will be given one point each. This will affect Pakistan’s net run rate, because New Zealand’s net run rate is 1.227, while Pakistan’s is 0.976. In such a situation, New Zealand is likely to benefit from it.