New Zealand vs Pakistan: T20 World Cup Super Eights – teams, start, lineups

Al JazeeraEN 5 min read 100% complete by Kevin HandFebruary 20, 2026 at 12:50 AM

New Zealand vs Pakistan: T20 World Cup Super Eights – teams, start, lineups

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New Zealand and Pakistan will face off in the opening match of the Super Eights stage at the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The match is scheduled for Saturday, February 21, at 7pm (13:30 GMT) at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Both teams, considered potential dark horses for the title, aim to start the Super Eights with a victory. Pakistan, a former champion, secured their Super Eights berth after a dominant win against Namibia, while New Zealand also looks to make a statement. Pakistan acknowledges the increased competition in the Super Eights, with matches against England and Sri Lanka following the New Zealand game.

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