US EditionPakistan Chooses to Bat First Against New Zealand in Rain-Delayed Super 8 Match at T20 World Cup
Pakistan and New Zealand face off in a key Super Eight match after advancing from group stages; Pakistan lost once while New Zealand qualified second in Group D.
- Amid rain delays, at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, the Pakistan national T20 team and New Zealand national T20 team match scheduled for February 21, 2026, was delayed before starting.
- Having finished as Group D's runner-up, Pakistan reached the Super 8 after three wins, and New Zealand qualified as the second team from Group D after losing to South Africa.
- Salman Ali Agha won the toss and elected to bat first, playing XIs were confirmed, and viewers in India can watch on Star Sports Network or stream on JioHotstar at 6:30 PM IST toss and 7 PM IST start.
- Pakistan's familiarity with conditions might give it an edge after a positive group campaign despite a loss to India, while New Zealand had a decent run beating Afghanistan, Canada, and the UAE but lost to South Africa.
- Reports disagree on the exact day, with some saying Saturday, February 21, and others Sunday; Pakistan called up Fakhar Zaman, and New Zealand recalled Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, and Lockie Ferguson.
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