New Zealand face Pakistan in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Super Eights at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 7 pm local time (13:30 GMT). Al Jazeera Sport will provide pre‑match coverage from 10:30 GMT and stream live commentary.
Both sides are seen as dark‑horse contenders. Pakistan, the defending champions, have rebounded from a shaky start with a 102‑run win over Namibia, while New Zealand have also secured a place in the Super Eights after a strong group performance. The match will test whether either side can upset the tournament favourites.