T20 World Cup 2026: Is there a reserve day for Pakistan vs New Zealand Super 8 game?

Pakistan vs New Zealand: The Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2026 commenced on an underwhelming note as the highly anticipated match between Pakistan and New Zealand was abandoned due to rain. The match officials made the decision 45 minutes before the cut-off time, indicating that play was not possible at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Earlier, Pakistan captain Salman Agha had won the toss and elected to bat first. However, not a single ball was bowled.

Is there a reserve day for Pakistan vs New Zealand game?

Since it was a vital game of the Super 8 stage, some fans on social media began to wonder whether a reserve day had been kept for this encounter. Much to the disappointment of the enthusiasts, there is no reserve day available for this match. The provision of a reserve day is reserved only for the knockout games and the grand finale. Thus, the points have been shared between the teams.

“According to International Cricket Council (ICC) rules, reserve days are kept only for the knockout matches. The semifinals and the final have one reserve day each in the T20 World Cup 2026. At least a five-over match is required for a result to come out.”

Both teams will be satisfied as well as disappointed with the outcome of that game. Both teams would be happy that one point will be added to their tally, opening their account on the Super 8 Group 2 points table. But, could be frustrated too as they lost the opportunity to gain two points and make a major stride towards the semifinal. The one point they have garnered could prove to be pivotal in the end.

Who are the matches on Sunday?

The Super 8 stage will continue on Sunday as hosts Sri Lanka will take on England in the afternoon at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.

Sri Lanka will enter as slight favourites, but England have the required balance that can push Sri Lanka to the extent and secure a victory. Moreover, England attained the experience of sneaking out with the win earlier in the tournament when they managed to beat Nepal by 4 runs. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, will be eager to get back to winning ways. They suffered a thumping loss to Zimbabwe in the last league stage game by 6 wickets.

It will be a super Sunday as in the evening, heavyweights India and South Africa will lock horns in Ahmedabad. It will be an intriguing encounter as both teams are favourites to go deep into the tournament.