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R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Pitch Report, Weather Report For PAK Vs NZ- Super 8 Match 1, T20 World Cup 2026



R. Premadasa Stadium to host PAK Vs NZ T20 WC match [Source: X]R. Premadasa Stadium to host PAK Vs NZ T20 WC match [Source: X]

The first Super 8 fixture of the T20 World Cup 2026 will witness a high-voltage encounter between Pakistan and New Zealand. The highly anticipated contest will be played at the iconic R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. 

As both teams get ready for an intriguing battle, all eyes will be on the PAK Vs NZ pitch report and PAK Vs NZ weather report of the R. Premadasa Stadium. Under Salman Ali Agha's captaincy, Pakistan have showcased remarkable form, securing three wins in four T20 World Cup matches. 

Sahibzada Farhan has emerged as the go-to batter, while the Men in Green have hunted as a unit with the ball. Their spin bowling department, comprising Usman Tariq, Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz, has become the talk of the town. Meanwhile, Saim Ayub has also chipped in with crucial spells across all three phases. 

New Zealand, on the other hand, blew hot and cold in the group stage of the tournament. Despite registering three victories, the BlackCaps struggled to get going with the ball, as teams like Afghanistan, the UAE and Canada breached the 170-run mark against them. 

So, although Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Mark Chapman and Glenn Phillips have oozed class with the bat, New Zealand must be hoping for a better performance from their bowling unit. The likes of Matt Henry and Mitchell Santner have yet to make their presence felt, and Jacob Duffy is under the pump to make his chances count against the Super 8 teams. 

With both teams eyeing a victorious start to the Super 8s, here we explain the PAK Vs NZ pitch report and the PAK Vs NZ weather report of R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. 

R. Premadasa Stadium pitch report for PAK Vs NZ- Super 8 Match 1, T20 World Cup 2026

Criterion
Details
Matches played5
Won by the team batting first4
Won by the team bowling first1
NR/Tied0/0
Average score batting 1st173.4
Average score batting 2nd140
Average run rate8.09
% of wickets by pacers45.58
% of wickets by spinners54.41

(R. Premadasa Stadium records in T20 World Cup 2026)

The R. Premadasa Stadium pitch report for PAK Vs NZ indicates that it might be a balanced track with enough help for batters and bowlers for the first Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup. The venue has hosted five matches in the tournament so far, with the team batting first emerging triumphant on four occasions. 

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Teams chasing targets have mostly tasted failure at the historic Lankan venue in T20 World Cup this year. An average run rate of 8.09 signifies the pitch will offer an excellent contest between bat and ball. 

The PAK Vs NZ pitch report further suggests that the spinners from both sides will play a crucial role. Statistically, the spinners have accounted for 54.41 per cent of the total dismissals at R. Premadasa Stadium this World Cup. 

So, it will be important from the batters' perspective to capitalise on the new ball and score brisk runs in the powerplay before the pitch offers significant turn and brings the spinners into play. Unless a fresh pitch is dished out, the toss-winning team might opt to bat first in the PAK Vs NZ match. 

Colombo Weather Report for PAK Vs NZ- Match 36, T20 World Cup 2026

Criterion
Details
Temperature26°C
WindS 6 km/h
Probability of Precipitation25%
Cloud Cover99%

The Colombo weather report for PAK Vs NZ match predicts that the highly anticipated clash might witness a rain interruption. The temperature in Colombo will remain around 26 degrees Celsius on Saturday evening, with the wind likely to blow at 6 km/h from the south. 

Although such conditions are generally considered ideal for cricket, AccuWeather predicts a 99 per cent cloud cover and a 25 per cent probability of precipitation during the match. 

Conclusion

Although the R. Premadasa Stadium pitch report for PAK Vs NZ hints at a sporting deck, the Colombo weather report predicts light rain during the first Super 8 match. So, if the weather gods stay kind, fans will undoubtedly witness a nail-biting contest between two star-studded units. 

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