Pakistan versus New Zealand Super Eight match in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 in Colombo was thrown into uncertainty after persistent rain stopped play soon after the toss.
If the downpour continues and conditions prevent any play at the R. Premadasa Stadium, the match will be abandoned because there is no reserve day allocated for this Super Eight encounter.
In that case, both the sides would share one point each, a scenario that could complicate their qualification prospects for the semi-finals of the ongoing marquee tournament.
With only three matches scheduled for each side in the Super Eight stage, losing the opportunity to earn two points may leave them facing must-win situations in their remaining fixtures.
Officials will allow a waiting period of around 45 minutes before reducing overs, seeking to stage a shortened contest within the remaining available timeframe.
Once that cut-off is reached, one over will be deducted every four minutes from the scheduled 40-over match, trimming the standard 20 overs per innings accordingly.
Pakistan brought in Fakhar for Nafay, while New Zealand added Ish Sodhi and cleared Lockie Ferguson to play, though a washout would make those tactical changes irrelevant.
