Pak Vs Nz – Pakistan and New Zealand to Clash in Super-8 First Match Today

ICC T20 World Cup 2026: The stage is set for the teams that reached Group 8 in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Twelve teams were eliminated in the league stage. The Super 8 teams that reached the Super 8 are India, South Africa, West Indies, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, England, New Zealand, and Pakistan.

The Super 8 consists of two groups of four teams each. The first match of this round is to come. Pakistan and New Zealand will clash in Group 2, a match that is expected to be very exciting. Both Pakistan and New Zealand will be desperately trying to win. The losing team will find it very difficult to secure a place in the semi-finals.

Performance of Both Teams

New Zealand and Pakistan will face off today in Group 2 of the ICC T20 World Cup Super 8. Both teams have won three out of four matches in the league stage, losing one. Today’s match between New Zealand and Pakistan will be played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

Pakistan lost to India at this very ground. The decisive match will begin at 7 p.m. in Colombo. Toss will be made at 6:30 p.m. The match will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network channels. Live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.

New Zealand Squad

James Neesham, Devon Conway, Cole McConchie, Daryl Mitchell, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Mitchell Santner (captain), Mark Chapman, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Seifert (wicketkeeper), Glenn Phillips, Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Ben Sears.

Pakistan Squad

Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Nawaz, Babar Azam, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Ali Agha (captain), Faheem Ashraf, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Khan (wicketkeeper), Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Khawaja Nafe (wicketkeeper), Usman Tariq.

When is the Indian team’s match?

The Indian cricket team is in Group 1 of the Super 8. They will face South Africa on February 22nd. This match will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, and all eyes are on it. The Indian team will now be seen playing every match like a knockout.

If they lose to South Africa, the path to the semi-finals will become very difficult. South Africa won three matches in the league stage, while India has won all the matches. India defeated the United States, Namibia, Pakistan, and the Netherlands in the ongoing tournament. Riding on an undefeated streak, the Indian team will strive to win against Africa at all costs.