There was a delay in the start of the Super-8 match between Pakistan and New Zealand. Pakistani captain Salman Aga had chosen to bat first after winning the toss, but it seems as if the weather in Colombo will not allow the game to start. This match is important for both the teams, because each match of the Super-8 stage is very important from the point of view of the semi-finals.
If Pakistan vs New Zealand is declared canceled due to rain, is it possible to reschedule it? Has any reserve day been kept for Super-8 matches, so that the match can be held the next day? The answer is, no. There is no rule of reserve day for Super-8 matches in T20 World Cup 2026.
Usually, reserve day is kept for knockout matches of multilateral tournaments. But in the Super-8 stage, each team has to play three matches, so even if today’s match is cancelled, Pakistan and New Zealand will still have a chance to reach the semi-finals. If the match is cancelled, both the teams will get one point each. Pakistan and New Zealand are in Group 2 of Super-8. England and Sri Lanka are also in this group.
five-over match
To conduct a five-over match between Pakistan and New Zealand, the cut-off time has been kept at 10:16. Overs have started being cut at 8.10 pm Indian time. If a match of even five overs cannot be played then both the teams will get one point each.
Let us tell you that in the last 8 T20 matches, New Zealand has completely dominated the Pakistan team. In the last 8 T20 matches between the two, Pakistan team has been able to defeat New Zealand only twice. However, Pakistan has the upper hand in the overall head-to-head record in T20 cricket.
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