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.
After getting whitewashed by New Zealand in the One Day International (ODI) series on Saturday, Pakistan's captain Mohammad Rizwan said the team needs to improve.
New Zealand skipper Michael Bracewell felt pleased with the Black Caps' 3-0 win and the new players' performance. He emphasized the importance of maintaining their playing style and attention to detail, which he believed contributed to their success. He highlighted the significance of winnin
Right-hand explosive batter Tim Seifert has been named the replacement for the injured Mark Chapman on Tuesday ahead of the second ODI of the three-match home series.
The Pakistan Cricket Team has been levied 10 per cent of the match fee after being found two overs short of the required target by the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees on Tuesday.
Pakistan's skipper Salman Ali Agha acknowledged New Zealand's dominance throughout the series but highlighted positives like Hasan and Haris' batting in Auckland and Sufiyan's bowling performance. He emphasizes the focus on the Asia Cup and World Cup, and while disappointed with the series l
"There is no doubt that our cricket has declined. But we are building as a team and trying to forge a combination and play cricket that's required at the top level. We are trying different things, and when we try things, there will be failures, but we will learn. And there will come a day in
Pakistan's Khushdil Shah was penalised 50% of his match fees on Monday for a Level 2 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first T20I between New Zealand and Pakistan in Christchurch on Sunday.
Fiery spells from pacers Jacob Duffy and Kyle Jamieson did not allow a new-look Pakistan led by Salman Agha to kickstart their new era with their fearless cricket as intended, and the visitors were crushed by nine wickets in the first T20I on Sunday.