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NZ vs Pakistan: T20 World Cup Super Eights Clash

New Zealand and Pakistan will battle in the Super Eights of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on Saturday, Feb 21, at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Both teams are dark horses, with Pakistan hoping to reclaim the title after a strong win over Namibia.

New Zealand and Pakistan face off in the Super Eights of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on Saturday, Feb 21, at 7 pm local time (13:30 GMT) at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. Both sides are considered dark horses, with Pakistan looking to regain the title after a decisive 102‑run win over Namibia.

Al Jazeera Sport will provide pre‑match coverage from 10:30 GMT and stream live commentary. Pakistan’s Shadab Khan said the team is on the right track to win the World Cup, while New Zealand will aim to upset the favourites in the high‑pressure stage.