Pakistan will take on New Zealand in the 41st match of the Super Eights, Group 2, at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo tomorrow, on February 21, 2026, as the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup enters a decisive phase.According to the schedule, the match will begin at 6:30 pm Pakistan Standard Time (PST).

With both sides eyeing a place in the semi-finals, the contest is expected to play a pivotal role in shaping the group standings.Pakistan will next face England in Pallekele on February 24 before meeting hosts Sri Lanka at the same venue on February 28 in their final Super Eights fixture. If Pakistan qualifies, both the semi-final and final will be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Cricket pundits have slightly favoured New Zealand heading into the clash, giving them a 56 percent chance of victory compared to Pakistan’s 44 per cent.Pakistan (PAK) Squad: Pakistan will be led by Salman Agha and feature key players including Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafay, Babar Azam, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan, and Usman Tariq. 

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)