The much-anticipated Super Eight clash between Pakistan and New Zealand in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 was abandoned due to rain without a single ball being bowled, leaving both teams earning one point each, at R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo on Saturday.
The rain interruption came soon after Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha won the toss and opted to bat first, and it continued to downpour for another two-and-a-half hours until the match officials deemed it as abandoned. For the unversed, the cut-off time for a five-over match was 9:46 PM as per Pakistan Standard Time (PST), but the crucial fixture was called off an hour before due to puddles in the field.
