Pakistan vs New Zealand Live Streaming Free on Mobile — Score & Super Eight Preview
Tonight’s Super Eight clash at R. Premadasa Stadium is one of the biggest matches of the T20 World Cup 2026 so far — and millions of fans want to watch Pakistan vs New Zealand live on their phones without paying a penny. Good news: free and official streaming options exist. Get the full T20 WC 2026 live streaming guide to find what’s available in your region right now.
Fast answer: Pakistan vs New Zealand is live tonight at 7:00 PM Colombo time. Free mobile streaming is available via official broadcasters in multiple regions — details below.
Match Info — Pakistan vs New Zealand
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | 41st Match, Super Eights Group 2 |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Date & Time | February 21, 2026 — 7:00 PM local |
| Match Number | T20I No. 3728 |
| Umpires | Paul Reiffel, Rod Tucker |
| TV Umpire | Allahuddien Paleker |
| Match Referee | Richie Richardson |
Match Overview
This is not a warm-up fixture. Both Pakistan and New Zealand know that a loss here makes the semi-final path considerably harder. Pakistan are familiar with Colombo — they’ve played here throughout the tournament and know the slow, spin-friendly surface well. New Zealand, by contrast, played all four group games in India and are adjusting to completely different conditions tonight.
Pakistan bring a deep spin attack. New Zealand bring H2H confidence and a settled batting lineup. Something has to give — and it will, over 40 overs at Premadasa tonight.
Two interesting milestones to watch: Fakhar Zaman needs just 2 more sixes to equal the Pakistan record for most sixes in T20Is, while Babar Azam is 2 catches away from equalling the most catches by a Pakistan fielder at T20 World Cups.
Head-to-Head — Pakistan vs New Zealand (T20Is)
New Zealand have owned this rivalry in recent years. Their last bilateral series ended 4-1 in New Zealand’s favour in 2024-25. In the last 5 T20I meetings, the Kiwis have won 4.
| Overall H2H | PAK Wins | NZ Wins |
|---|---|---|
| T20I record | Pakistan trail | New Zealand lead |
| Last 5 T20Is | 1 win | 4 wins |
| Last series (2024-25) | Lost 1-4 | Won 4-1 |
Pakistan’s one win in the last five was emphatic — a 9-wicket demolition with 24 balls remaining. But the overall picture clearly favours New Zealand going into tonight.
Last 2 Meetings
March 26, 2025 — New Zealand won by 8 wickets with 60 balls remaining. A complete, dominant Kiwi performance. Pakistan were bowled out cheaply and New Zealand chased it down with nearly 10 overs to spare.
March 23, 2025 — New Zealand won by 115 runs. The biggest margin between these sides in recent memory. Pakistan’s batting collapsed entirely and New Zealand ran riot with both bat and ball.
Both recent defeats for Pakistan were heavy. Tonight they need a completely different performance to break the pattern.
Recent Form
| Team | Last 5 Results |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | W W W L W |
| New Zealand | L W W L W |
Pakistan’s recent form is marginally better — three wins in a row before a loss, then back to winning. New Zealand have dropped two of their last five. On paper, Pakistan carry slightly more momentum into tonight’s game.
Points Table — Super Eights Group 2
Both teams are yet to play a Super Eight match, so the table is blank going into tonight. But here is where they finished in their respective groups:
| Team | Group | M | W | L | PTS | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | Group A | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | +0.976 |
| New Zealand | Group D | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | +1.227 |
New Zealand’s superior NRR from the group stage could matter in a tight Super Eight race. Check the live Super Eights Group 2 standings as tonight’s result updates the table in real time.
Venue — R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Premadasa is one of the most iconic cricket grounds in Asia. It sits inside Colombo city, holds around 35,000 fans, and produces some of the most electric atmospheres in world cricket. For this tournament, it has been a spin-friendly venue — slow pitches that grip and turn, making stroke-play difficult and rewarding patience and smart shot selection.
Evening games here come with dew — which tends to make batting easier in the second innings as the ball becomes harder to grip for spinners. The toss is therefore significant tonight, with most captains preferring to chase at this venue under lights.
Pakistan vs New Zealand — Super Eight Preview
Pakistan’s game plan is clear: use their four-pronged spin attack — Usman Tariq, Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Saim Ayub — to suffocate New Zealand’s middle order and take wickets in the powerplay with Salman Mirza. Their batting relies on Sahibzada Farhan to set the tone at the top, with Babar Azam needing a big innings to finally justify his reputation at this tournament.
New Zealand’s approach is simpler but equally effective — Finn Allen and Tim Seifert attack from ball one, Glenn Phillips stabilises and accelerates in the middle, and Mitchell Santner controls proceedings with the ball. Santner returns from illness tonight and his left-arm spin on this surface is a genuine weapon.
Browse the full squad lists for both sides to see confirmed playing XIs once the toss happens.
Match Prediction
Pakistan hold the home-conditions edge. Their spin attack is tailor-made for Premadasa and they know this ground better than New Zealand. But head-to-head numbers and New Zealand’s clinical batting lineup make this genuinely 50-50.
Prediction: Pakistan edge it — their spin depth on this surface gives them a marginal advantage, but don’t rule out New Zealand’s chase ability if the dew rolls in during the second innings. Expect a close, tense match decided in the final five overs.
FAQs
Where can I watch PAK vs NZ live free on mobile? Check official broadcasters in your region — PTV Sports (Pakistan), Sky Sport (NZ), and Fancode offer mobile streaming. Visit the T20 WC 2026 live streaming page for updated links.
What time is Pakistan vs New Zealand Super Eight tonight? Match starts at 7:00 PM Colombo local time on February 21, 2026 — that’s 8:30 PM IST and 3:30 PM GMT.
Who leads the PAK vs NZ head-to-head in T20Is? New Zealand lead the recent H2H, winning 4 of the last 5 T20Is between the two sides.
Is Mitchell Santner playing tonight for New Zealand? Yes — Santner has recovered from illness and is expected to return for tonight’s Super Eight clash.
What is Pakistan’s spin attack for tonight’s match? Pakistan are expected to bowl Usman Tariq, Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, and Saim Ayub as their spin options at spin-friendly Premadasa.
Does the toss matter in PAK vs NZ tonight? Yes — dew is expected later in the evening at Premadasa, making chasing easier. Winning the toss and choosing correctly could be a significant advantage.
