The Super 8 clash at Colombo’s Premadasa pits Pakistan against New Zealand. The spin‑friendly pitch and a drizzle forecast make the game a tight contest, with a loss threatening both sides’ progression.
Pakistan’s depth in spin—Usman Tariq, Saim Ayub, Mohammed Nawaz and Shadab Khan—will test New Zealand’s middle order, while the Black Caps rely on familiarity from recent series and the return of captain Mitchell Santner to counter the Pakistani attack.