New Zealand vs Pakistan: Colombo hourly weather forecast & rain prediction

The Super 8 round of ICC T20 World Cup 2026 is underway, with New Zealand taking on Pakistan in a Group 2 clash at R Premadasa Stadium today. Both teams will be looking to secure the win at any cost, as with every team set to play only three matches, any loss could prove decisive in the race to the semifinals. Pakistan won the coin flip for the match and opted to bat first.

However, along with their own performance, New Zealand and Pakistan will have to keep an eye on the Colombo weather during their clash, as soon after the toss the rain arrived forcing the whole ground to go under the covers. The start of the match is delayed as everyone wait for the rain to stop.  

The weather in Colombo for the New Zealand and Pakistan match is expected to be tricky. The day started with clear skies but has been covered with dark clouds since the afternoon.

According to the weather forecast from Accuweather.com, there is a 20 to 25 per cent chance of rain in Colombo from 5 pm IST till late night. While the percentage does not look big enough to be concerning, the city is known for sudden rain during this time of the year, which is now evident as the rain has already affected the match. A washout or a shortended game is very much on the cards.

   

If the New Zealand vs Pakistan Super 8 match of ICC T20 World Cup 2026 gets washed away on Saturday, both teams will be given one point each, putting them both in a possibly must-win situation for the next two games.