PAK vs NZ Super 8s Weather Today Update: Pakistan vs New Zealand delayed due to rain

UPDATE - 6:58 PM

Heavy rain in Colombo and looks like we are in for a wait.

UPDATE - 6:41 pm

Covers coming off, says Abhishek. The ground staff remain stationed close to the pitch in case the drizzle begins. Just minutes to go for the toss.

UPDATE - 6:00 pm

UPDATE - 5:45 pm

There’s a proper cluster of dark clouds hanging over the stadium, but not a drop of rain. The forecast predicted rain from 6pm and we’re pretty much there.

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Abhishek reports that there was a brief drizzle earlier. It has since stopped, but conditions remain heavily overcast.

Updates from Colombo

Our reporter Abhishek Saini, reporting from Colombo, says conditions have switched after bright start to the day, with cloud cover now building overhead.

Context

Pakistan meets New Zealand in its first T20 World Cup Super 8 fixture in Colombo on Saturday, but rain threatens to play spoilsport.

Under the International Cricket Council’s regulations for the 2026 T20 World Cup Super 8 stage, there are no reserve days. A minimum of five overs per side must be completed for a result to be declared. If that threshold is not met by the cut-off time, the match will be abandoned as a No Result, with both teams sharing the points.

The forecast does little to ease concerns. There is roughly a 75 per cent chance of rain in Colombo on Saturday, along with an 18 per cent probability of thunderstorms. Evening showers remain a possibility, and persistent rain on Friday had already forced Pakistan to cancel its training session.

With crucial Super 8 points at stake, the weather could have a significant say before a ball is even bowled.

Published on Feb 21, 2026

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