PAK vs NZ Prediction, Super 8- Who Will Win Today Match? ICC T20 World Cup 2026

Pakistan vs New Zealand match prediction [Source: X]

Pakistan and New Zealand are set to face each other in their first Super 8 Group 2 clash of the T20 World Cup 2026 after solid campaigns. Both teams are now ready to battle for a place in the semi-finals at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 21, with the PAK vs NZ match scheduled to go live from 7 PM IST.

Pakistan, placed in Group A, won three out of their four matches, with their only defeat coming against India in their third group-stage encounter. They registered two convincing wins, including a dominant 102-run victory over Namibia. Pakistan will look to carry this momentum as they take on New Zealand, who also secured three wins from four group-stage matches.

New Zealand’s only defeat came against South Africa, while they comfortably outplayed Canada, UAE, and Afghanistan. With high stakes in their first Super 8 encounter, both New Zealand and Pakistan will aim to give their best in the upcoming clash.

Pakistan vs New Zealand current form (last 5 matches)

PAK vs NZ: Key player battles

Shaheen Afridi vs Finn Allen

Pakistan's premier left-arm pacer brings deadly swing, seam movement, and yorkers with the new ball. New Zealand's explosive opener thrives on attacking pace upfront with raw power. Early wickets or a quick blitz could decide the powerplay.

Shaheen Afridi vs Finn Allen in T20Is: 98 runs; 55 balls; 0 dismissals

Babar Azam vs Lockie Ferguson

One of the world's finest batters, with flawless technique and composure, faces New Zealand's fastest bowler, who generates serious bounce and speeds over 150 km/h. The battle will set the stage for either a topple for Pakistan or a solid acceleration in the middle overs.

Babar Azam vs Lockie Ferguson in T20Is: 55 runs; 35 balls; 0 dismissals

Fakhar Zaman vs Ish Sodhi

Pakistan's dashing left-handed opener Fakhar Zaman might get the nod for the Super 8, and he will love to dominate spin with aggressive strokeplay. New Zealand's crafty legspinner offers sharp turn, wrong'uns, and control in the middle overs. If Fakhar gets on top, the game swings; if Sodhi strikes, NZ gains control.

Fakhar Zaman vs Ish Sodhi in T20Is: 100 runs; 64 balls; 3 dismissals

PAK vs NZ top performers

Most runs for PAK vs NZ

Babar Azam (880), Fakhar Zaman (439)

Most wickets for PAK vs NZ

Shaheen Afridi (35), Shadab Khan (18)

Most runs for NZ vs PAK

Mark Chapman (663), Tim Seifert (579) 

Most wickets for NZ vs PAK

Ish Sodhi (29), Jimmy Neesham (20)

PAK vs NZ toss prediction

The R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo has been pretty much balanced this T20 World Cup 2026. The average score with the bat has been 156.70 with 7 wickets tumbling in almost every inning. Pacers have dominated the ground with spinners, also getting good purchase here as the game progresses.

Though the preference of the captains here has been bowling first, 4 out of 5 matches have been won here by batting first. Hence, the captain winning here would like to bat first too and pile on their winning chances.

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Pakistan vs New Zealand 1st innings score prediction

Powerplay: 45/1

Final score: 160

Pakistan vs New Zealand 2nd innings score prediction

Powerplay: 40/2

Final score: 152

PAK vs NZ top players prediction

PAK's top players

Probable best batters

Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub

Probable best bowlers

Saim Ayub, Shaheen Afridi

NZ’s top players

Probable best batters

Tim Seifert, Finn Allen

Probable best bowlers

Mitchell Santner, Kyle Jamieson

Who will hit the most sixes in the Pakistan vs New Zealand Match 41, Super 8?

Tim Seifert

Who will hit the most fours in the Pakistan vs New Zealand Match 41, Super 8?

Finn Allen

PAK vs NZ Match Winner Prediction: Who Will Win Match 41, Super 8?

Both Pakistan and New Zealand are strong contenders, and they have almost equal head-to-head records, with Pakistan holding a slight edge. 

With Pakistan's top players in form and their familiarity with subcontinent conditions, and although New Zealand boast powerhouse batters and dangerous bowlers, Pakistan are likely to start as favourites in the upcoming clash against New Zealand.

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