Heavy rain cancels Pakistan practice before New Zealand clash

COLOMBO: Pakistan men’s cricket team practice session ahead of their Super Eight opening match in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 against New Zealand has been cancelled due to rain. 

The Green Shirts were scheduled to hold a training session before locking horns against the BlackCaps at the RPS Stadium tomorrow. However, the weather has forced them to change their plans.

Meanwhile, Pakistan’s head coach Mike Hesson is set to hold a press conference at 6:30 pm PKT.

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For those unaware, Pakistan finished second in Group A, winning three out of four games. They faced a 61-run defeat against India while securing wins against Namibia, USA, and the Netherlands.

The 2009 champions are scheduled to play England on February 24 before taking on hosts Sri Lanka in their final encounter on Feb 28.

T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan Super Eights schedule

February 21: New Zealand vs Pakistan – Colombo

February 24: England vs Pakistan – Kandy

February 28: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan – Colombo

Other Super Eight Fixtures

February 22: Sri Lanka vs England – Kandy

February 22: India vs South Africa – Ahmedabad

February 23: West Indies vs Zimbabwe – Mumbai

February 25: Sri Lanka vs New Zealand – Colombo

February 26: South Africa vs West Indies – Ahmedabad

February 26: India vs Zimbabwe – Chennai

February 27: England vs New Zealand – Colombo

March 1: South Africa vs Zimbabwe – Ahmedabad

March 1: India vs West Indies – Kolkata

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