New Zealand and Pakistan, both considered dark‑horse contenders, will clash in the Super Eights of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on Saturday, Feb 21 at 7 pm local (13:30 GMT) at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. Pakistan, the defending champions, have already secured a spot by defeating Namibia by 102 runs, while New Zealand’s path to the stage remains strong.
Al Jazeera Sport will provide pre‑match buildup from 10:30 GMT and live commentary during the game. Both sides will face a tough stage, with England and Sri Lanka awaiting Pakistan after the New Zealand test, and all matches carrying high pressure.