Can Pak vs NZ clash be abandoned amid gloomy weather in Colombo tonight?

Colombo skies turned gloomy just when fans were hoping for a thrilling clash between Pakistan and New Zealand. The Super Eight opening clash of the T20 World Cup began with Pakistan winning the toss and choosing to bat first. But before a single run could settle the scoreboard, dark clouds rolled in and rain interrupted proceedings shortly after the toss, leaving the PAK vs NZ live clash undecided.

The drizzle wasn’t just a passing shower; it lingered, steady and stubborn, forcing players off the field and leaving spectators waiting in uncertainty. Ground staff rushed in, covers spread across the pitch, while fans kept their eyes fixed on the sky, hoping for a break. Tonight’s crucial Super Eight encounter at the Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo, now hangs in the balance, with forecasts suggesting the match might not even be played.

According to predictions, this was hardly a surprise. Weather alerts had already warned of rain potentially spoiling the day, and unfortunately, those warnings seem to be coming true. Officials are monitoring the situation closely and will try their best to resume the game, even if it means reducing it to a five-over contest. But if the rain refuses to relent, the match could ultimately be abandoned.

If that happens, both teams will settle for one point each. For Pakistan, this could be a major setback in their quest for a semifinal spot, adding pressure to an already challenging path.

For now, the game hangs suspended between hope and heavy clouds, as cricket fans hold their breath, waiting for the rain to give way—or for the inevitable decision that could shape the Super Eight standings.

New Zealand Squad: Tim Seifert (wk), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, skipper Mitchell Santner, Lockie Ferguson

Pakistan Playing XI: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha (c), Babar Azam, Usman Khan (wk), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Salman Mirza, Usman Tariq, Fakhar Zaman