The opening match of the T20 World Cup's Super Eight stage between New Zealand and Pakistan in Colombo is abandoned without a ball bowled because of rain.

PAK vs NZ, Colombo Live Rain Updates for Pakistan vs New Zealand Super 8 game. Check all details of Group 2's Match No. 41 including full scorecard at T20 World Cup 2026: Rain has delayed the start after Salman Ali Agha won toss and opted to bat.

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha won the toss and opted to bat first against New Zealand. However, the match got abandoned due to rain without a single ball being bowled.

With no play occurring, Pakistan retains their 1-0 lead in the three-match series, with all eyes now turning to the third and final T20I, scheduled for Sunday, January 11. Fans will hope for better weather conditions to ensure the series finale can go ahead as planned.

The India vs Pakistan clash scheduled for Sunday (February 15) in Colombo is expected to be another high-intensity tactical battle. While big names like Abhishek Sharma are likely to miss the clash due to illness,

Rain gods did not play a spoilsport. Get real-time weather updates, the latest images from Colombo for February 15th blockbuster clash.

With India all set to take on Pakistan in game 27 of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, the Sri Lanka Department of Meteorology has warned of a low-pressure system developing in the Bay of Bengal, which could lead to bad weather during the marquee clash.