PAK vs NZ Rain Reserve Day: The start of the Super 8 match between Pakistan and New Zealand was delayed. If play cannot begin, is there a reserve day rule for Super 8 matches?

The start of the Super 8 match between Pakistan and New Zealand was delayed. Pakistani captain Salman Agha won the toss and elected to bat first, but the weather in Colombo appears to be preventing play from starting. This match is crucial for both teams, as each match in the Super 8 stage holds significant weight in terms of the semi-finals.

If the Pakistan vs. New Zealand match is abandoned due to rain, is it possible to reschedule it? Is there a reserve day for Super Eight matches, allowing the match to be rescheduled the following day? The answer is no. There is no reserve day requirement for Super Eight matches in the T20 World Cup 2026.

A reserve day is usually set aside for knockout matches in multilateral tournaments. However, in the Super 8 stage, each team has three matches to play, so even if today's match is cancelled, Pakistan and New Zealand will still have a chance to advance to the semi-finals. If the match is cancelled, both teams will receive one point each. Pakistan and New Zealand are in Group 2 of the Super 8, which also includes England and Sri Lanka. 

five-over match

The cut-off time for a five-over match between Pakistan and New Zealand has been set at 10:16. Overs will begin to be cut at 8:10 PM IST. If the match fails to reach even five overs, both teams will receive one point each.

It's worth noting that New Zealand has completely dominated Pakistan in the last eight T20Is. In the last eight T20Is between the two teams, Pakistan has only defeated New Zealand twice. However, Pakistan has the upper hand in the overall head-to-head record in T20I cricket.