Pakistan and New Zealand will compete in Match 41 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 stage on February 21 at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo at 7PM IST. The Pakistani team possesses their best momentum after they qualified for the tournament through their strong performance during the group stage matches.
Their spin-led bowling attack remains their biggest asset, which keeps creating problems for opposing batters. Pakistan has achieved their tournament-building progression because their top-order players now possess secure batting abilities, which will assist them during upcoming knockout matches.
New Zealand enters this contest as the more balanced outfit throughout the tournament so far. Their batting lineup has delivered consistent starts while their bowlers have remained sharp under pressure. The Kiwis have achieved three victories and one defeat in their competition, with their sole loss occurring against South Africa.
The two teams possess equal desire to reach the semifinals, which creates an intense battle between two skilled teams. The competition will unfold as a tightly contested match because each moment will impact the result that determines who advances to the next round.
NZ vs PAK Head-to-Head Record in T20s
| Matches Played | 49 |
| NZ Won | 23 |
| PAK Won | 24 |
| Tied / No Results | 02 |
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) |
Pitch Report
The stadium in Sri Lanka has become famous because it has hosted five tournament matches. The team batting first has won four matches, while the team chasing has won only one match. Teams have chosen to chase as their preferred strategy, which will remain their choice according to current trends.
Pakistan Team Analysis
Pakistan’s spin-led bowling attack is their biggest asset, with players like Shadab Khan and Usama Mir causing problems for opposing batters. Their top-order batsmen, including Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, have shown secure batting abilities, which will be crucial in the knockout stage.
New Zealand Team Analysis
New Zealand has been a balanced outfit, with a consistent batting lineup and sharp bowlers under pressure. Their batting lineup has delivered starts, and their bowlers have performed well. The Kiwis have achieved three wins and one loss, with their sole defeat against South Africa.
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
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