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PAK vs NZ Live Score Today T20 World Cup 2026 Live Match Updates: MATCH CALLED OFF! New Zealand and Pakistan shared a point after incessant rain forced the abandonment of the opening T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match at R.Premadas in Colombo on Saturday. Amid a slight drizzle, Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first. But the steady droplets soon transformed into relentless pouring, forcing the officials to call off the match without a ball being bowled. Stay tuned for PAK vs NZ live score, live cricket score, NZ vs PAK live match updates, key moments, and real-time coverage from this blockbuster NZ vs PAK encounter here on NewsX.
Earlier, Pakistan bolstered their batting unit as they include seasoned campaigner Fakhar Zaman in their playing XI for the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash against New Zealand on 21 February in Colombo. Toss Update — Pakistan captain Salman Agha won the toss and elected to bat first against New Zealand in their T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash. Both teams entered the next round after winning three of their four group-stage matches and will be eager to begin their Super 8 campaign with a crucial victory. Historically, Pakistan have enjoyed a slight edge over New Zealand in T20 World Cup meetings, but the Kiwis come into this contest in strong form after impressive performances during the group stages.
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It is not often that a team wins the toss, scores zero runs, and does not lose. A good outcome for Pakistan today.
— Iceland Cricket (@icelandcricket) February 21, 2026
🚨 SAQLAIN MUSHTAQ ROASTED TEAM PAKISTAN 🚨
Host: What’s your Playing XI vs New Zealand?
Saqlain: My Playing XI is Cheetah, Eagle, Donkey, Tony, Billu….. 😂
Everyone in the studio started Laughing 😅
A must watch video 😆 pic.twitter.com/kDkncwsobu
— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) February 21, 2026
The Super 8 clash between New Zealand and Pakistan has been called off due to rain, both teams share 1️⃣ point each. 🌧️
Up next ➡️ ICC Men’s #T20WorldCup | #SLvENG | SUN, 22nd FEB, 2 PM pic.twitter.com/9nlZ5vJxw8
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) February 21, 2026
MATCH CALLED OFF! The first Super 8 clash of the T20 World Cup 2026 between Pakistan and New Zealand in Colombo on Saturday was abandoned due to rain. Both sides receive one point each.
Official Update: The opening Super 8 clash of the T20 World Cup 2026 between Pakistan and New Zealand has been officially called off due to persistent rain. With no result possible, both teams share one point each as the tournament’s Super 8 stage begins with a washout.