Match Details
- Match: New Zealand vs Pakistan – 41st Match, Super 8 Group 2
- Date: 21 February 2026 (Saturday)
- Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
- Time: 7:00 PM Local / 7:00 PM IST
- Live Telecast: Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar
Probable Playing XI
New Zealand Probable XI:
Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Tim Sheifert (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Ish Sodhi
Pakistan Probable XI:
Salman Ali Agha (c), Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Usman Khan (wk), Babar Azam, Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Khawaja Nafy, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Tariq, Abrar Ahmed
Pitch Report
The R. Premadasa Stadium surface traditionally offers balanced conditions. Pacers can get early movement under lights, while spinners usually become influential during the middle overs. A total around 165–175 is expected to be competitive at this venue.
Weather Report
Colombo is expected to experience warm and humid conditions with temperatures around 27–29°C. Slight cloud cover may be present, but a full match is expected.
Key Players to Watch
- New Zealand: Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Matt Henry
- Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Shadab Khan, Usman Tariq
Match Prediction
New Zealand’s balanced lineup and strong middle-order hitting give them a slight edge, but Pakistan’s experienced pace attack can make the contest extremely competitive, especially if early wickets fall.