New Delhi: Heavy rain marred the Super 8 match between Pakistan and New Zealand in Colombo, with the match ending without a single ball being bowled. As a result, both teams are tied on one point, complicating the race for the 2026 T20 World Cup semi-finals.
This is an important game for both sides, because if they win, they can get off to a good start in the Super 8 stage. Instead, Pakistan and New Zealand now have just two matches left to fight for the top two spots in the group.For Pakistan, the situation is simple but also difficult. They next face England and Sri Lanka. If Pakistan can win both games, they will gain 5 points, which should be enough to reach the semi-finals. However, if they lose even one game, their chances become tricky. With one win and one loss, they will accumulate three points, and then it depends on the results of other teams. If Pakistan lose their remaining two games, they will be eliminated from the tournament.The same situation exists in New Zealand. Rain gave them a point, but they still need to win their next game to take control of their destiny. Any misstep could put them into a tight battle with the other teams in their group.Since this is the first Super 8 match between Pakistan and New Zealand, the overall situation will become clear only after all teams have played at least one game. Both sides were considered favorites to reach the semi-finals, but the heavy defeat made their path much more difficult and left the group wide open.
