New Zealand and Pakistan will face off in Match 41 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 stage on February 21 at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, starting at 7 PM IST.
Pakistan comes into this match with good momentum, having qualified with strong performances in the group stage. Their bowling, especially the spin attack, has been effective, and the batting lineup is gaining form.
New Zealand, meanwhile, has displayed balance throughout the tournament. Their top order has consistently provided strong starts, and the bowling team has executed strategies well under pressure. They have lost just one match, which was against South Africa, winning three others.
With both teams eager to secure a semifinal spot, fans can expect a closely contested match.
NZ vs PAK Match Details
| Match | New Zealand vs Pakistan, Match 41, T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Saturday, February 21, 07:00 PM |
| Venue | R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Broadcast and live-streaming | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website) |
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Pitch Report
This stadium has hosted five matches during the tournament, with four victories for the team batting first. Only one team has won while chasing, but teams often prefer to chase, and this trend is likely to continue.
NZ vs PAK Head to Head Record in T20s
| Matches Played | 49 |
| NZ Won | 23 |
| PAK Won | 24 |
| Tied / No Results | 02 |
| First-ever Fixture | September 22, 2007 |
| Last-ever Fixture | March 26, 2025 |
NZ vs PAK Predicted Playing XIs
New Zealand (NZ):
Tim Seifert (WK), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner(C), James Neesham, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy
Pakistan (PAK):
Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha(C), Khawaja Nafay, Shadab Khan, Babar Azam, Usman Khan (WK), Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Salman Mirza, Usman Tariq
NZ vs PAK Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter: Sahibzada Farhan
Pakistan’s in-form batter, Sahibzada Farhan, will be a key player in this match. After starting with a duck against India, he bounced back with an unbeaten 100 against Namibia. Pakistan will be looking for a similar performance against New Zealand.
Probable Best Bowler: Usman Tariq
The mystery spinner from Pakistan, Usman Tariq, has been impressive in the tournament, taking eight wickets in three matches. He is a player to watch in this contest.
