NZ vs PAK 41st Match Preview:

New Zealand will face Pakistan in the first match of the ICC T20 WC Super-8. New Zealand won three of their four games and finished second in Group D. Finn Allen and Tim Seifert have been in red-hot form for Kiwi's. 

Similarly, Pakistan won three of their four matches and finished second in Group A. Sahibzada Farhan smashed a century against Namibia. In this match, both teams will aim to open their accounts with a win in the Super 8s.

NZ vs PAK Today Match Prediction – ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8, 41st Match | Who Will Win?

Recent Performance: 

NZ: W, L, W, W, W

PAK: W, L, W, W, W

NZ vs PAK Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026
• Match: NZ vs PAK 
• Date: 21st Feb. 2026
• Match Start Time: 07:00 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and JioHotstar

Head-to-Head Stats:

Weather Report:

• Temperature: 28-29
  

• Rain Chances: 75%
  

• Conditions: Cloudy

Drizzle is expected during the game.

R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Report: 

The R. Premadasa Stadium offers a sluggish surface. Spinners tend to get a fair amount of assistance from the pitch. 160+ would be a good total on this surface.

• Win Batting First: 46%
  

• Win Bowling First: 52%
  

• Best Suited For: Spinners (53%)

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 151
  

• Average 2nd Innings: 132

Winning the toss and batting first could be the ideal strategy.

NZ vs PAK Probable Playing 11

New Zealand (NZ) Probable 11:

Finn Allen, Tim Seifert(w), Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner(c), James Neesham/ Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy

Pakistan (PAK) Probable 11:

Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Agha(c), Babar Azam, Usman Khan(w), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Usman Tariq, and Abrar Ahmed.

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NZ vs PAK Match Prediction – Who Will Win

Pakistan has already played one game against India at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. So, they have an advantage, while New Zealand played all group stage matches in India. However, New Zealand has a stronger middle and top order than Pakistan, and they know how to counter Pakistan's spin attack. We backed New Zealand to triumph in this match.

Prediction: New Zealand to win.

Disclaimer: This analysis and prediction are based on team form, pitch conditions, and available data. It is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee any result.