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New Zealand vs Pakistan T20 WC Super 8: NZ, PAK share the spoils as match gets abandoned due to rain

Persistent rain has resulted in the match getting abandoned due to rain at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Both teams get 1 point each in the table.

Shashwat Nishant New Delhi
NZ vs PAK called off due to rain in Colombo
NZ vs PAK called off due to rain in Colombo

2 min read Last Updated : Feb 21 2026 | 9:18 PM IST
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9:12 PM

New Zealand vs Pakistan LIVE WEATHER UPDATES T20 WC Super 8: Match abandoned due to rain!

The match has been finally abandoned due to rain as the rain continues to pour down in Colombo, washing away the fans' hopes on the night. 1 point each for New Zealand and Pakistan now as they will be looking forward to do well in their remaining two games now in the Super 8.

9:07 PM

New Zealand vs Pakistan LIVE WEATHER UPDATES T20 WC Super 8: Fans losing hope now!

The live visuals show no improvement in the weather, with rain continuing steadily over the venue. The covers remain firmly in place across the ground, while players pass the time inside the dressing room, engaged in conversation. A small group of supporters are still seated in the stands, holding on in hope, but as the downpour persists, optimism appears to be slowly slipping away.

8:51 PM

New Zealand vs Pakistan LIVE WEATHER UPDATES T20 WC Super 8: Showers continue!

Conditions remain unchanged as steady rain continues to pour down with the same intensity. Spectators are still waiting patiently in the stands, but the radar indicates more showers approaching the city. Water has accumulated heavily on the covers, and overs have already started being reduced from 8:10 pm onward. At this stage, the prospects of play getting underway appear increasingly unlikely.

8:45 PM

New Zealand vs Pakistan LIVE WEATHER UPDATES T20 WC Super 8: Pakistan's group!

Pakistan are part of the Super 8 group including New Zealand, co-hosts Sri Lanka and England and would have a tough task of winning their remainign 2 matches if they are to make sure they don't lose out on a semis spot. Same goes for the Kiwis if points are shared tonight.

8:28 PM

New Zealand vs Pakistan LIVE WEATHER UPDATES T20 WC Super 8: No positive update!

The rain hasn;t stopped till now as the players hope for atleast a 5-over contest on the night that has to start before 10:16 PM tonight.

8:11 PM

New Zealand vs Pakistan LIVE WEATHER UPDATES T20 WC Super 8: Cut off time confirmed!

The cut off time for a 5-over game has been confirmed as 10:16 PM local time with around 2 hours for a game to begin on the night. If the rain persists, then the match could be called off around 9 as well, with the ground staff needing some time to dry the outfield as well.

7:59 PM

New Zealand vs Pakistan LIVE WEATHER UPDATES T20 WC Super 8: Fans still hopeful!

Around 2000 fans are still not going away from the venue and have stayed put for now with hopes still there for a resumption on the night in their minds.

7:52 PM

New Zealand vs Pakistan LIVE WEATHER UPDATES T20 WC Super 8: Is there a reserve day?

Unfortunately, there is no reserve day for the Super 8 matches and if the match is washed off, then both sides will be awarded 1 point each on the night.

7:42 PM

New Zealand vs Pakistan LIVE WEATHER UPDATES T20 WC Super 8: Heavier showers ahead?

The weather forecast suggests that the light shower will persist for now but we are expected to have heavier spells of rain in the coming hours now indicating that the match is well and truly heading towards a wash out.

7:38 PM

New Zealand vs Pakistan LIVE WEATHER UPDATES T20 WC Super 8: Rain curtailed tie expected!

We are on our way to get a rain curtailed tie on the night as the overs will start to reduce from 8:10 PM onwards with the cut off time for a 5-over time likley to be around 10:15 PM.

7:33 PM

New Zealand vs Pakistan LIVE WEATHER UPDATES T20 WC Super 8: The wait continues...

The visuals show Pakistan coach Mike Hesson sitting right outside his dressing room on the stairs alongside Usman Khan discussing about something. The rain is appearing to ease in Colombo but not enough to start the proceedings on the night.

7:22 PM

New Zealand vs Pakistan LIVE WEATHER UPDATES T20 WC Super 8: Both teams hoping for resumption!

If the match is washed off tonight, it will have major consequences for both the Kiwis and for Pakistan with the remaining two matches potentially having a lot more weightage than before as both of them look to book semi-final berths this year.

7:14 PM

New Zealand vs Pakistan LIVE WEATHER UPDATES T20 WC Super 8: Drizzle strengthens!

Visuals show that the drizzle has now grown stronger on the night with players watching on from the dressing rooms for now.

7:07 PM

New Zealand vs Pakistan LIVE WEATHER UPDATES T20 WC Super 8: Steady drizzle at the moment!

The drizzle is still present as fans expect that the clouds clear away so that we can kick start the Super 8 stage tonight.

7:05 PM

New Zealand vs Pakistan LIVE WEATHER UPDATES T20 WC Super 8: Entire ground under covers!

The visuals show the enitre R Premadasa outfield covered at the moment with the ground staff making sure no amount of water seeps into the covers. The weather forecast isn't that pleasing too with rain predicted to remain persistent throughout the night. Here is what will happen in case of a washout
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First Published: Feb 21 2026 | 5:58 PM IST

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