The top two teams of Group 2 will qualify for the semifinals after the end of the ICC T20 World Cup Super 8 round
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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.
The Black Caps have suffered just one defeat so far, against South Africa, and won their other three games.
If the New Zealand vs Pakistan Super 8 match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 gets washed away on Saturday, both teams will be given one point each
The match is expected to be heavily affected by rain, as the entire ground was covered immediately after the toss due to its arrival
Pakistan arrive with momentum after crushing Namibia by 102 runs in Colombo to seal their place in the last eight.
New Zealand have faced Pakistan frequently in recent months across white-ball formats, and Chapman believes that experience has helped them understand what to expect from the opposition.
With six teams already qualified for the Super 8 round, six teams across two groups are fighting for the remaining two spots in the next stage.
Afghanistan, who were hoping for a miracle from Canada on the day, have eventually been knocked out of the tournament with only 2 points from 3 games so far.
Samra's maiden T20 World Cup ton goes in vain as New Zealand cruise through to a comfortable win in the end despite some hiccups at the beginning.
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Canada, meanwhile, are yet to find momentum in the tournament. They have lost both of their matches so far and remain at the bottom of the standings.
New Zealand and Canada will face each other for the first time in T20Is in Chennai on Monday
With 4 matches remaining in the group stage, the fight for the 2nd spot is still on with the Kiwis primed to take the final spot.
Aiden Markram's unbeaten 86 made sure the Proteas got the much needed win as they become the first team to clinch qualification.
The Black Caps are expected to maintain their aggressive play in the powerplay while focusing on improving their ability to defend totals if needed.
With top spot in Group D at stake, it will be a high-intensity contest between New Zealand and South Africa in Ahmedabad
The winner of the New Zealand vs South Africa match will almost confirm their place in the Super 8 stage
With Super 8s qualification virtually assured, unbeaten New Zealand and South Africa will clash here on Saturday in what is shaping up as a straight fight for the top spot in their T20 World Cup group. Both teams have won their opening two matches, but through contrasting paths, setting up a contest that could determine not just Group D supremacy but also momentum heading into the Super 8s. New Zealand have looked clinical. After restricting Afghanistan to 182/6, they chased down the target in 17.5 overs, powered by Tim Seifert's 65 and brisk contributions from Glenn Phillips (42), Mark Chapman (28) and Daryl Mitchell (25 not out). Earlier, Seifert and Finn Allen had dismantled UAE in a 10-wicket win, overhauling 174 in just 15.2 overs. South Africa, meanwhile, have combined firepower with composure under pressure. They amassed 213/4 against Canada with skipper Aiden Markram striking 59 off 32, and David Miller (39 not out) and Tristan Stubbs (34 not out) finishing strongly befor