COLOMBO: Weather concerns are rising ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Super 8 clash between Pakistan and New Zealand, scheduled for Saturday at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
Cricket fans are eagerly anticipating an exciting encounter, but similar to other matches in Sri Lanka, rain poses a significant threat.
According to AccuWeather, there is a 74% chance of rain in Colombo tomorrow, along with predictions of strong winds.
ICC rules state that there is no reserve day for Super 8 matches in the T20 World Cup 2026.
If rain prevents at least 5 overs per innings for either team, the match will be abandoned, and both teams will be awarded one point each.
Fans and teams alike will be keeping a close eye on the weather, as conditions could play a decisive role in this high-stakes Super 8 encounter.