PAK vs NZ T20 World Cup 2026: The excitement of the T20 World Cup 2026 is now reaching a decisive stage. The Super 8 round begins today, and Pakistan and New Zealand will face each other in the very first match. Each match in this semi-final qualifying stage is crucial, so both teams will be looking to start their campaigns strong with a win.
The match between Pakistan and New Zealand will be played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Pakistan played all of its league stage matches in Sri Lanka and will also play its Super 8 matches there. The match will begin at 7:00 PM IST, with the toss taking place at 6:30 PM IST. Only one match will be played on the first day of the Super 8s.
Pakistan has the upper hand over New Zealand in the T20 World Cup
Pakistan has had the upper hand over New Zealand in T20 World Cup history. The two teams have played seven matches so far, with Pakistan winning five and New Zealand winning two.
The last T20 World Cup clash between the two sides took place in 2022, where Pakistan defeated New Zealand by 7 wickets. So, the Kiwis will be aiming for revenge this time around.
A close contest in the overall T20 record
Looking at the overall T20 record, the competition is quite balanced. Out of the 49 T20 matches played so far, Pakistan has won 24 and New Zealand 23. However, Pakistan’s record at neutral venues is more impressive. Out of 14 such matches, Pakistan has won 11. This statistic could be a cause for concern for New Zealand.
Performance of both in the group stage
Both teams performed similarly in the group stage of the T20 World Cup 2026. New Zealand won three of their four matches, suffering their only defeat against South Africa. Pakistan also won three of their four matches, suffering their only defeat against India. Both teams advanced to the Super Eights with confidence. Now the real test begins.
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