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New Zealand vs Pakistan: T20 World Cup Super Eights

New Zealand and Pakistan, both considered dark horses for the T20 World Cup, will face off in the Super Eights stage on Saturday at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

The Super Eights stage of the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup begins with a match between two teams capable of upsetting the favorites. Pakistan, the tournament's previous winners, bounced back strongly after a defeat to India by crushing Namibia by 102 runs.

Captain Shadab Khan expressed confidence in his team's chances, stating they are 'on the right track to achieve the goal of winning the World Cup.' Both teams will look to lay down a marker as the second phase of the tournament gets underway.