The Salman Agha-led side had a positive group stage campaign sans the demoralising defeat to India on the same ground. New Zealand qualified as the second team from Group D, after losing the contest againt South Africa.
Pakistan’s familiarity with conditions might give it the edge over the Kiwis.
Head-to-head Record
Played: 49
Pakistan: 24
New Zealand: 23
No Result: 2
Highest total: New Zealand 226/8 (20 overs) – Auckland, 2024
Lowest total: New Zealand 80 all out (15.5 overs) – Christchurch, 2010
Live Streaming Info
When will the T20 World Cup 2026 match between Pakistan and New Zealand take place?
The T20 World Cup 2026 match between Pakistan and New Zealand will be held on Saturday, February 21.
Where will the T20 World Cup 2026 match between Pakistan and New Zealand be played?
The T20 World Cup 2026 match between Pakistan and New Zealand will take place at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
At what time will the T20 World Cup 2026 match between Pakistan and New Zealand start?
The T20 World Cup 2026 match between Pakistan and New Zealand will begin at 7 PM IST. The toss will take place at 6:30 PM IST.
Where to watch the live telecast of the T20 World Cup 2026 match between Pakistan and New Zealand in India?
The T20 World Cup 2026 match between Pakistan and New Zealand will be televised live in India on the Star Sports Network TV channels.
Where to watch the live stream of the T20 World Cup 2026 match between Pakistan and New Zealand in India?
The T20 World Cup 2026 match between Pakistan and New Zealand will be streamed live in India on the JioHotstar app and website.
Squads
Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan, Usman Tariq.
New Zealand: James Neesham, Devon Conway (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Mitchell Santner (c), Mark Chapman, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Seifert (wk), Glenn Phillips, Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra.
Published on Feb 21, 2026
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