Pakistan vs Netherlands, 1st Match, Group A

ICC T20 World Cup LIVE UPDATES: Both teams are taking the field with one change in thier playing 11 for the match

New Zealand's Super Eight opener against Pakistan was washed out without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain in Colombo.

The Black Caps head into this game having had their Super Eight opener against Pakistan abandoned due to persistent rain, which left both teams sharing a point.

Sri Lanka are under immediate pressure following a heavy 51-run loss to England national cricket team in their Super Eight opener.

Ever since Gautam Gambhir took charge of team selection, the strategy has leaned heavily toward including all-rounders.

India will be desperate to make a strong comeback against Zimbabwe on Thursday after the heavy 76-run defeat at the hands of South Africa in their Super 8 opener in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

This transformation is not simply about aesthetics. It represents belonging, responsibility, and ambition, values that define both the team and its supporters.

If Pakistan qualify for the semi-finals, they will feature in Semi-final 1 in Colombo on March 4. In that scenario, Colombo becomes the confirmed venue for the fixture.

India's press conference on the eve of the match at 4 PM IST is likely to shed more light on the XI but before that Business Standard take a look at cues from the practice session.

Check all the matches and results from T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Group 1 here.