The first Super 8s match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, between New Zealand and Pakistan, got abandoned without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain in Colombo. Both the New Zealand and Pakistan teams shared a point each.
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha won the toss and opted to bat first against the Mitchell Santner-led New Zealand in the first Super 8 stage clash of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on Saturday.
Jeff Crowe from the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees applied the penalty after it was determined that Mohammad Rizwan's team was one over short of the mark after accounting for time allowances.
After registering a comfortable victory over Pakistan on Wednesday, New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter Mitchell Hay emphasized that while some players may lack international caps, the team is well-rounded.
The 29-year-old sustained the injury while fielding during the series opener in Napier, and a scan after the game confirmed a low-grade tear. As a result, he will be unavailable for the second clash of the three-match series
New Zealand's 21-year-old right-hand batter Muhammad Abbas on Saturday became the player to slam the fastest-ever fifty on ODI debut during the first match of the three-match series against Pakistan at the McLean Park in Napier on Saturday.
Left-hand batter Mark Chapman's century and right-arm seamer Nathan Smith's four-wicket haul stormed hosts New Zealand to victory over Pakistan in the first ODI of the three-match series at the McLean Park in Napier on Saturday.
After having an exceptional T20I series against Pakistan, New Zealand opener Tim Seifert opened up about his opening partnership with right-hand batter Finn Allen in the fifth and final T20I of the series on Wednesday.
After his match-winning performance in the fifth T20I against Pakistan, New Zealand all-rounder James Neesham expressed his feelings after getting a chance to represent his country in the sport of cricket at national level.
After winning the match Kiwi skipper Michael Bracewell highlighted the strong performance of New Zealand's bowling unit, praising Jacob's leadership and the team's ability to rotate players effectively. He is particularly pleased with the team's consistency and their ability to bounce back f
With this victory, the Blackcaps sealed the five-match series against the Men in Green with a scoreline of 4-1. Neesham was awarded the Player of the Match for his 5-fer, and Siefert was given the Player of the Series award for his exceptional batting performance throughout the five matches.
Seamers Jacob Duffy and Zakary Foulkes's exceptional bowling performance guided New Zealand to victory over Pakistan by 115 runs in the fourth T20I of the five-match series at the Bay Oval on Sunday.