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🏆 ICC T20 World Cup 2026 · Super 8s Group 2 · Match 41
NZ vs PAK T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s Match 41
Dream11 Prediction · Pitch Report · Playing XI · Fantasy Tips
📍Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
📅Date: Saturday, 21 Feb 2026
🕖Time: 7:00 PM IST
📺Broadcast: Star Sports & JioHotstar
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Match Information

Official fixture details

MatchNew Zealand vs Pakistan — Super 8s Group 2, Match 41
VenueR. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Date & TimeSaturday, 21 February 2026 · 7:00 PM IST
FormatT20 International (T20I)
Broadcast🔴 LIVE  Star Sports Network (TV) | JioHotstar (OTT)
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Pitch Report & Weather

R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Pitch Report

Spin
78%
Pace
22%
SurfaceSlow, Spin-friendly
Avg 1st Inn Score~158 runs
Fantasy TipBack Spinners 🔥
Toss PreferenceField First

Weather Forecast

Temperature~25°C
Humidity91% ⚠️
ConditionsScattered Thunderstorms
Rain RiskModerate–High 🌧️
DLS RiskPossible
⚠️ Thunderstorms expected. DLS scenarios may come into play. Watch the toss closely.
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Form & Head-to-Head

Overall T20I record and recent results

23
🥝 New Zealand Wins
W
L
W
W
W
From 49 T20Is
WC H2H: PAK 5 · NZ 2
24
🌙 Pakistan Wins
W
W
W
L
W

New Zealand arrive in better T20I form with 4 wins from their last 5. They also boast the highest collective strike rate (165.94) of any team still in this tournament. Pakistan’s 135.54 is the lowest among Super 8 sides — though that’s partly a product of playing all games on slow Sri Lanka surfaces.

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Probable Playing XIs

Expected lineups for both teams

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New Zealand
1Tim SeifertWK
2Finn AllenKEY
3Rachin Ravindra
4Glenn Phillips
5Mark Chapman
6Daryl Mitchell
7Mitchell SantnerC
8James Neesham
9Ish Sodhi
10Matt Henry
11Jacob Duffy
⚡ Mitchell Santner returns after illness. Devon Conway not in the confirmed squad.
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Pakistan
1Sahibzada FarhanKEY
2Saim Ayub
3Babar Azam
4Salman Ali AghaC
5Khawaja Nafay
6Usman KhanWK
7Shadab KhanKEY
8Mohammad Nawaz
9Faheem Ashraf
10Usman Tariq
11Abrar AhmedKEY
⚡ Abrar Ahmed returns. Usman Tariq is Pakistan’s mystery spin weapon on this surface.
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Dream11 Captain & VC Picks

Safe picks for small leagues · Differentials for grand leagues

🏆 Small League · Safe Captain
Captain Pick (C)
Sahibzada Farhan
🌙 Pakistan · Opener
285
tournament runs
in 8 matches

The runaway batter of this World Cup — 285 runs including a stunning unbeaten century against Namibia. In incredible form and the safest captain pick of the match by some distance.

🏆 Small League · Safe Vice-Captain
Vice-Captain Pick (VC)
Tim Seifert
🥝 New Zealand · WK-Opener
276
tournament runs
SR 166+

276 runs at a strike rate above 166 makes Seifert New Zealand’s most explosive batter this tournament. As opener and wicket-keeper, he accumulates points from multiple sources.

🚀 Grand League · Differential Pick
Bowling Differential
Usman Tariq
🌙 Pakistan · Mystery Spinner
8
wickets in
just 3 matches

8 wickets in 3 games on these Sri Lanka tracks is extraordinary. His unusual action unsettles batters and this Colombo surface is tailor-made for him. Low ownership makes him a grand-league gold mine.

🚀 Grand League · Risky C/VC
All-rounder Gamble
Glenn Phillips
🥝 New Zealand · All-rounder
295
runs in 9 matches
+ off-spin

295 runs at 42.14 this tournament plus useful off-spin. Facing Usman Tariq for the first time in T20Is adds unpredictability — but if Phillips gets in, he can single-handedly win you a grand league.

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Recommended Dream11 Team

Balanced 11 — optimised across all formats

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Wicket-keeper
Tim Seifert
CAPTAIN · NZ
Wicket-keeper
Usman Khan
PAK
Batter
Sahibzada Farhan
ALT-C · PAK
Batter
Finn Allen
NZ
Batter
Babar Azam
PAK
All-Rounder
Shadab Khan
VICE-C · PAK
All-Rounder
Mitchell Santner
NZ
All-Rounder
Rachin Ravindra
NZ
Bowler
Abrar Ahmed
PAK
Bowler
Usman Tariq
PAK
Bowler
Ish Sodhi
NZ
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Match Prediction

Win probability and expert analysis

52%
🥝 New Zealand
Slight Favourite
vs
48%
🌙 Pakistan
Strong Contenders

New Zealand are narrow favourites based on their superior strike rate (165.94 vs Pakistan’s 135.54) and recent form — 4 wins from 5. Pakistan’s spin depth and Colombo familiarity keep this extremely competitive. Expect a cracker of a contest.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is likely to win the NZ vs PAK clash?
New Zealand are narrow favourites (52%) driven by better form and the highest collective strike rate in the tournament. Pakistan’s spin depth and Colombo experience make this very competitive.
What is a competitive score at R. Premadasa?
First innings totals have averaged around 158 in this tournament. Anything above 155 should be competitive, with the pitch typically slowing significantly in the second innings — making chasing harder than it looks.
Will Mitchell Santner play in this match?
Yes — Santner is expected to return after missing the previous game due to illness. He’s critical to New Zealand’s XI as both captain and left-arm spinner in these conditions.
Who is the best Dream11 captain pick?
Sahibzada Farhan (285 runs in 8 games including a century) is the safest captain pick. Tim Seifert (276 runs, SR 166+) and Glenn Phillips also offer excellent value.
Is there a real threat of rain?
Yes. Scattered thunderstorms are forecast in Colombo on match evening. Humidity is at 91%. A DLS scenario is plausible — factor this into your strategy, especially for riskier late-order selections.
Where can I follow the toss and team updates?
Join the BattingFirst WhatsApp channel for real-time toss updates and confirmed playing XIs before the game starts.
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