My take: If play resumes, expect a tight, low-scoring game due to the rain break. New Zealand may hold a slight edge with their balanced bowling and adaptability in shortened matches, but an early flourish from Pakistan’s top order could quickly swing the momentum their way.
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LIVE | PAK vs NZ Live Score T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Today Match Updates: Heavy Rain in Colombo Pushes New Zealand vs Pakistan Match Towards Washout
🕒 Updated: February 21, 2026 20:48:31 IST
✍️ Written by: Aditya Chauhan
✍️ Written by: Aditya Chauhan
PAK vs NZ Live Score T20 World Cup 2026: Catch PAK vs NZ Live Score, NZ vs PAK live cricket updates and ball-by-by commentary of Pakistan vs New Zealand Super 8 match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 from Colombo here on NewsX. You can watch live streaming of PAK vs NZ on OTT platform and mobile app Jio Hotstar.
PAK vs NZ Live Score Today T20 World Cup 2026 Live Match Updates: Weather Update — The rain has been heavy and continuous for around 40 minutes now, with puddles starting to form on the covers. Thankfully, the entire ground remains fully covered. 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. A win today could significantly boost semifinal qualification chances and reduce pressure heading into the remaining fixtures. 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 stage and solid preparation ahead of the tournament.
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PAK vs NZ Live Score T20 World Cup 2026 Today Super 8 Clash
Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha (C), Babar Azam, Usman Khan (wk), Khawaja Nafay, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Salman Mirza, Usman Tariq, Fakhar Zaman, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah.
New Zealand: Tim Seifert (wk), 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.
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- 20:29 (IST) 21 Feb 2026
NZ vs PAK T20 Live Score Today: What happens if play resumes in Colombo
- 20:20 (IST) 21 Feb 2026
PAK vs NZ Live Cricket Score: Pakistan vs New Zealand — it's all gloomy at the moment in Colombo
No updates on a start time yet as the rain continues to fall in Colombo.#NZvPAK #T20WorldCup 📷 = ICC/Getty pic.twitter.com/lCykysRmxl
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 21, 2026
- 20:00 (IST) 21 Feb 2026
PAK vs NZ Live Cricket Score: New Zealand vs Pakistan live visuals from Colombo
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– Heavy Rain in Colombo before the start of Pakistan vs New Zealand Super 8 Match 🌧️pic.twitter.com/0fWVSMJQQP
— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) February 21, 2026
- 19:53 (IST) 21 Feb 2026
Pakistan vs New Zealand Live Score Today: Latest update from Colombo
The entire ground remains under covers as steady rain continues to delay the Pakistan vs New Zealand Super 8 clash in the T20 World Cup 2026. Match officials have confirmed that overs will begin to be reduced from 8:10 PM local time, while the cut-off time for a minimum five-over contest is 10:16 PM.
- 19:37 (IST) 21 Feb 2026
PAK vs NZ T20 Live Score Today: No respite from rain!
The rain has been heavy and continuous for around 40 minutes now, with puddles starting to form on the covers. Thankfully, the entire ground remains fully covered.
