New Zealand will face Pakistan on 21st in the forty-first match of ICC T20 World Cup 2026.scheduled tribe February at 7:00 PM IST, and both sides will be aiming to consolidate their positions in the tournament with a crucial showdown in Colombo.
Get the best NZ vs PAK Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insight for 41.scheduled tribe ICC T20 World Cup 2026 match. Expert analysis and more.
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New Zealand vs Pak Match Preview:
Momentum will take center stage when New Zealand take on Pakistan in the forty-first match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Saturday, 21st February 2026. Apart from this, this opener of Group 2 Super 8 will be played at RR Stadium, Colombo at 7:00 PM IST. It will be held at the Premadasa Stadium, where both the teams will aim to dominate the second leg early. The venue generally offers similar conditions under lights; However, increasing humidity often increases the hold of the slower bowlers during the middle overs. Therefore, the captain who wins the toss may prefer to chase, especially when evening dew can alter bowling control.
New Zealand advanced after finishing second in Group D, while Pakistan secured the final qualification spot with a decisive win in their last group match. Furthermore, the Black Caps entered with confidence after defeating Canada by eight wickets and completing the target of 174 runs in just 15.1 overs. In contrast, Pakistan have come with new confidence after their impressive 102-run win over Namibia. As a result, both sides believe that victory here would provide a valuable start to a tough Super 8 schedule.
Glenn Phillips scored an unbeaten 76 off 36 balls to give New Zealand the eventual win and Rachin Ravindra added 59 to accelerate the chase. Meanwhile, Sahibzada Farhan performed brilliantly for Pakistan by scoring an unbeaten 100 off 58 balls, while Usman Tariq dominated with 4 for 16. Historically, Pakistan leads the rivalry 24–23 in 49 meetings, which underlines how evenly matched these teams are. So, while previous encounters have often seen tight ends, this Super 8 opener promises to be another intense battle between two experienced contenders.
New Zealand vs Pakistan head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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new zealand |
23 |
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Pakistan |
24 |
New Zealand vs Pakistan Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
29°C |
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weather forecast |
cloudy |
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pitch behavior |
batting friendly |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
163 |
Records of chasing teams:
New Zealand vs Pakistan Playing 11 (Expected):
New Zealand playing 11:
1) Finn Allen
2) Tim Seifert (wicketkeeper)
3) Rachin Ravindra
4) Glenn Phillips
5) Mark Chapman
6) Daryl Mitchell
7) Mitchell Santner ©
8) James Neesham
9) Matt Henry
10) Lockie Ferguson
11) Jacob Duffy
pakistan playing 11: :
1) Sahibzada Farhan
2) Saim Ayub
3) Salman Ali Aga ©
4) Babar Azam
5) Usman Khan (Wicketkeeper)
6) Khwaja Nafe
7) Shadab Khan
8) Mohammad Nawaz
9) Shaheen Shah Afridi
10) Abrar Ahmed
11) Usman Tariq
Hot Picks Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips for New Zealand vs Pakistan:
Captaincy Choice:
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Saim Ayub – The enterprising left-handed opening batsman for Pakistan has conceded 63 runs and taken 3 wickets in 4 matches, highlighted by career-best T20I figures of 3/25 against India which has demolished their middle order. |
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Tim Seifert – The explosive right-handed wicketkeeper-batsman for New Zealand has scored 173 runs in 4 matches, including a brilliant 89* off 42 balls against UAE and 65 against Afghanistan, finishing among the top five scorers of the tournament. |
Raises up:
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Finn Allen – The dynamic right-handed opening batsman for New Zealand has scored 118 runs in 4 matches, getting off to consistent starts, including a quickfire 38 which laid the foundation against South Africa. |
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Sahibzada Farhan – Commanding the crease as a right-handed opening batsman for Pakistan, he has scored 220 runs in 4 matches, tops the World Cup charts after a brilliant unbeaten 100* against Namibia and is only the second Pakistani with a T20 World Cup century. |
Budget Selection:
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Babar Azam – The respected right-handed batsman has scored 66 runs in 3 matches for Pakistan, following the target with 46 against the United States while gearing up to lead the lineup in the decider against New Zealand. |
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Jacob Duffy – The reliable right-arm fast-medium bowler for New Zealand has grabbed 5 wickets in 4 matches, with a precise 2/32 against the UAE and an impressive 2/50 in the high-scoring encounter with Canada. |
NZ vs PAK ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
Tim Seifert and Sam Ayub |
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vice captain |
Sahibzada Farhan and Finn Allen |
New Zealand vs Pakistan Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Tim Seifert©, Finn Allen
- Batsmen – Salman Ali Aga, Rachin Ravindra, Sahibzada Farhan (Vice Captain)
- Allrounder – Glenn Phillips, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Saim Ayub
- Bowlers- Matt Henry, Usman Tariq
New Zealand vs Pakistan Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Tim Seifert, Finn Allen (Vice Captain)
- Batsmen- Babar Azam, Salman Ali Aga, Rachin Ravindra, Sahibzada Farhan
- Allrounders – Glenn Phillips, Shadab Khan, Sam Ayub ©
- Bowlers- Jacob Duffy, Usman Tariq
NZ vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Today Match 41 ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Players to Avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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Cole McConchie |
7.0 credit |
No |
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Khwaja Nafe |
7.5 credits |
No |
New Zealand vs Pakistan Dream11 Prediction Today Match 41 ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
Tim Seifert |
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gl captaincy option |
Saim Ayyub |
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choice of punt |
Jacob Duffy and Babar Azam |
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dream11 combination |
2-3-4-2 |
NZ vs PAK Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the overall team balance and combination, New Zealand will be expected to win this match.
