New Zealand-Pakistan Super Eight World Cup clash rained offCOLOMBO, Feb 22, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - The Super Eight clash between Pakistan and New Zealand in the Twenty20 World Cup was washed out without a ball being bowled after heavy rain in Colombo on Saturday. Not even a five-over match was possible by the 10:16 pm (1646 GMT) cut-off time, giving the two teams one point each. Pakistan, New Zealand, England and co-hosts Sri Lanka are in Group 2 of the Super Eights. Title-holders India, South Africa, Zimbabwe and the West Indies are in Group 1. The top two teams from each Group will qualify for the semi-finals.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 22, 2026 04:57 UTC