The Super Eights stage of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup kicks off on Saturday, Feb 21, when New Zealand and Pakistan clash at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The match starts at 7pm local (13:30 GMT) and will be streamed by Al Jazeera Sport from 10:30 GMT.
Both sides are considered dark horses, with Pakistan the defending champions but not among the favourites, and New Zealand similarly outside the top seeds. Pakistan’s Shadab Khan, who helped secure a 102‑run win over Namibia, said the team is on track to win the title and warned the Super Eights will be a tougher stage.