PAK vs NZ Head to Head Records- Super 8, ICC T20 World Cup 2026

PAK vs NZ Super 8 starts on February 21 [Source: TsMeSalman, Oam_16/X.com]

The Super 8 stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 is set to begin with the high-octane clash between Pakistan and New Zealand at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on February 21 at 7 PM (IST).

In the group stage of the competition, both Pakistan and New Zealand finished second in Group A and Group D, respectively, with 6 points each. The Asians, who faced arch-rivals India at the same venue, lost their only match against them, while the Kiwis lost their only match to South Africa in Ahmedabad.

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So far in the ongoing T20 mega event, Sahibzada Farhan from Pakistan has been the highest run-getter in the tournament, with 220 runs at a strike rate of 164.18. In his four innings, he scored a 100*(58), 73(41) and 47(31) in three games against Namibia, the USA and the Netherlands.

For the Blackcaps, Tim Seifert has scored the most runs, and he also led the scoring charts for the competition for a long time. He got 173 runs in 4 innings of the group stage at a strike rate of 167.96, including 65 (42) vs Afghanistan and 89*(42) vs UAE.

On the bowling front, Pakistan's mystery spinner Umsan Tariq has 8 wickets to his name at a miserly economy rate of 5.82. He ended the group stage with 4/16 vs Namibia in the must-win match. New Zealand's wickets have been divided among a few bowlers, with Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson tied with 4 scalps each at an economy rate of 8.12 and 9.67, respectively.

In pursuit of their first title, NZ begin their Super 8 with high expectations against Pakistan, who looked defeatable against India. On the other hand, the 2009 champions, Pakistan, will be confident of facing the Kiwis at the venue after spending a long time in Sri Lanka in the tournament, while possessing a couple of x-factor players.

PAK vs NZ Head to Head Records (Overall)

PAK vs NZ Head to Head Records in T20Is

PAK vs NZ Highest Team Total in T20Is

New Zealand’s 226/8 in 20 overs against Pakistan in Auckland in 1st T20I of the 2024 series between the two teams is the highest team total in their encounters.

PAK vs NZ Lowest Team Total in T20Is

In a completed match, New Zealand was bowled out for 80 runs against Pakistan in Christchurch while chasing 184 in the 3rd T20I of the series.

PAK vs NZ Highest Individual Score in T20Is

Finn Allen’s berserk 137 (62) against Pakistan in Dunedin on January 17, 2024, when NZ scored 224/7 is the highest individual H2H score.

PAK vs NZ Best Bowling Figures in T20Is

Umar Gul’s 5/6 in 3 overs to bowl New Zealand out for 99 runs in Match 18 of the T20 World Cup 2009 are the best bowling figures in PAK-NZ T20I encounters.

Most Runs in Pakistan vs New Zealand T20Is

Former Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has 880 runs in 26 matches against the Kiwis in T20I cricket. He boasts of a strike rate of 131.93 against the opposition and also has the best score of 101*.

Most Wickets in Pakistan vs New Zealand T20Is

The out-of-favour Haris Rauf has picked 40 wickets in 20 innings against New Zealand at an economy rate of 8.27 and best figures of 4/18. He is followed by Tim Southee’s 38 scalps in 23 innings, conceding at a rate of 7.14 runs per over.

Top Run Scorer of the last Pakistan vs New Zealand T20Is

The two teams last met in a T20I series in March 2025 when Pakistan travelled to New Zealand for 5 matches. Tim Seifert was the leading run-getter of the series with 249 runs in 5 innings at a strike rate of 207.50 and the highest score of 97* runs.

Top Wicket Taker of the last Pakistan vs New Zealand T20Is

Opening bowler Jacob Duffy picked 13 wickets in the five-match series win over Pakistan in 2025. He also picked two five-fers in the series at an economy rate of 6.16 and had the best figures of 4/14.

PAK vs NZ T20I Form

Conclusion

The overall head-to-head records between Pakistan and New Zealand look very balanced, with teams sharing the records in different categories. Heading into the Super 8 of the ongoing competition as well, they have a similar form.

While Pakistan have played more cricket in Sri Lanka recently, New Zealand also have a formidable side to level the T20I record to 24-24 in 50 matches. It is a well-poised match scheduled for fans to kick-start their Saturday evening, and the team that handles the pressure well will take an early advantage in the second stage of the competition.

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