US EditionColombo Weather Forecast, Pakistan vs New Zealand: PAK vs NZ Faces Washout Threat; Match to Be Played on ‘Slow’ Pitch
Officials consider a 5-over match or abandonment due to rain with a 75% precipitation chance, impacting the T20 World Cup Super 8 clash between Pakistan and New Zealand.
- On Saturday, Pakistan national cricket team and New Zealand national cricket team were due to meet at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo from 7 PM local time, but a drizzle after Pakistan won the toss and Salman Ali Agha elected to bat delayed the start.
- With overcast skies and late thunderstorms forecast, AccuWeather predicted a 75% probability of precipitation including thunderstorms, with rain peak around 3 PM and reduced from 68% to around 20% by match time.
- Broadcasters set a 11.10 PM IST cut-off for any 5-over match, match officials said they would wait an additional 90 minutes, while the game was to be streamed on the JioHostar app and broadcast on Sony Sports.
- With no reserve day under ICC rules, officials warned the game could be abandoned if rain persists, and a washout would split two points between Pakistan and New Zealand, affecting Group 2 standings.
- Both teams are in Group 2 of the Super 8s and will next face England and Sri Lanka, so a washout would disrupt their tight schedules.
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T20 World Cup | Pakistan vs New Zealand delayed due to rain: What happens if Super 8 match is washed out in Colombo?
After the toss which was won by Pakistan and Salman Ali Agha elected to bat, a drizzle came down and the covers were brought into the ground which delayed the start of the match.
Pakistan vs New Zealand live score, T20 World Cup Super 8: Rain halts play after toss, cut-off at 10:16 PM
Pakistan (PAK) vs New Zealand (NZ), T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s live score: Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat first. But rain had other plans. Showers are still prevalent in Colombo and the cut-off time for a 5-over contest is at 10:16 PM. If they are not able to start before then, we are expected to have a wash-out.
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The opening fixture of the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 stage between Pakistan and New Zealand is under significant threat from inclement weather. Check Colombo Weather and Rain Forecast for PAK vs NZ Match here. 🏏 Colombo Weather and Rain Forecast for Pakistan vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Match.
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