The whirlwind group stage of the 2026 T20 World Cup is now complete, and the Super 8s get underway tonight with Pakistan facing New Zealand in Colombo. Both have progressed as a result of winning three out of their four group matches and will now compete for a spot in the semi-finals. It will be their 50th encounter in T20 internationals, underlining just how evenly matched they have been over the years. Pakistan has a very slight edge with 24 victories, compared to 23 for New Zealand, with two draws. It couldn’t be much more even between these two teams. Also Read | Is Tristan Stubbs a Better Finisher Than Hardik Pandya? Watch Indian Spinner’s Pick However, the weather might just have the last word at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. It was raining on the evening before the big match, and the groundsmen were busy covering the pitch. There are showers forecasted on the day of the match as well. What happens if it rains and the match gets washed out? Weather Conditions Expected In Colombo On February 21 As per Weather.com, there are likely to be scattered thunderstorms in Colombo in the run-up to the match, including around the time of the toss, which is scheduled to take place at 6:30 pm local time. The prospects for the remainder of the evening do not appear promising either. Rain is quite a common occurrence in this region, and the venues are quite equipped to handle such interruptions. If the rain slows down, the match is expected to begin or resume shortly. Does This Match Have A Reserve Day? Read Also | India Charged Up By Abhishek Sharma Before Super 8s As Ishan Kishan’s Reaction Surfaces However, as far as the Super 8 stage is concerned, there is no reserve day. If the rain causes the abandonment of the match without a result, both teams will share the points. But this result will not go down well with either of the teams, as the dropped points at this stage may seriously affect their chances of reaching the semi-finals. Provision For Extended Play If Needed As per the playing conditions of the tournament, a maximum of 90 minutes of extra time can be utilized on the day of the match in a bid to complete the match. Even then, the match can be reduced to a five-over-and-side encounter if there is enough time left to ensure that a result is obtained.