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Pakistan vs New Zealand T20 WC Clash: Head-to-Head Record & Key Stats

Pakistan and New Zealand are set for a crucial Super 8s clash in the T20 World Cup 2026, marking their 50th T20I encounter. Historically, Pakistan holds a narrow 24-23 advantage in their head-to-head record. In T20 World Cup matches specifically, Pakistan's dominance is clearer with five wins from seven meetings. Both teams enter the match in good form, having each won four of their last five T20I matches.

Key Points: Pakistan vs New Zealand T20 WC Head-to-Head & Super 8s Preview

  • 50th T20I meeting between rivals
  • Pakistan leads overall 24-23
  • Pakistan leads 5-2 in T20 World Cups
  • New Zealand won last series 2-1
  • Both teams enter with strong recent form
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T20 WC: Pakistan vs New Zealand head-to-head record and last five matches performance

Preview of the T20 WC Super 8s clash. Get Pakistan vs New Zealand head-to-head stats, last 5 match form, and full squad details.

"Pakistan have the upper hand when it comes to the T20 World Cup history."

Colombo, Feb 20

The Pakistan Cricket team will face New Zealand in the first match of the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s round to be played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. Pakistan and New Zealand are placed in Group B with two-time champions England and co-hosts Sri Lanka in the Super 8s section of the tournament.

This will be the 50th time Pakistan will face New Zealand in a T20I. Both teams have a neck-to-neck competition in the shortest format, with Pakistan winning 24 of the 49 matches played so far between the two sides, while New Zealand has won 23 matches, and two matches have ended in a tie.

Pakistan have the upper hand when it comes to the T20 World Cup history. Both teams have faced each other seven times in the World Cup, out of which Pakistan have won five clashes, while the Black Caps emerged as the winner in two encounters.

New Zealand and Pakistan last played a T20 match in March last year, when New Zealand hosted the 2009 T20 World Cup champions for a three-match series, which the home side won 2-1.

Head-to-head record between Pakistan and New Zealand in T20Is

Total Matches Played: 49

Pakistan Won: 24

New Zealand Won: 23

No Result: 2

Performance of both teams in their last 5 matches

Pakistan: W, W, W, L, W

New Zealand : L:, W, W, L, W

Squads:

Pakistan: Salman Agha (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafay, Mohammad Nawaz, Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan, Usman Tariq.

New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (captain), Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As a neutral fan, this is the kind of match you want in a World Cup. Two very evenly matched sides. Pakistan's recent form looks slightly better with 4 wins in 5. The pressure of the Super 8s stage is a different beast, though.
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Ananya R
Pakistan's bowling attack with Shaheen and Naseem Shah vs NZ's power-hitters like Finn Allen will be the key battle. Our middle order needs to be solid. Insha'Allah, the boys in green will start the Super 8s with a win! 💚
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Vikram M
Respectfully, I feel the article focuses too much on past records. T20 is about the day. New Zealand is a brilliant tournament team and can never be counted out. Santner's captaincy is very smart. It's a 50-50 game.
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Karthik V
The head-to-head is almost like a Test series scoreline! 😄 So balanced. Playing in Colombo might slightly favor Pakistan's spinners like Shadab and Nawaz. But NZ has Santner and Sodhi too. May the best team win. Cricket is the real winner!
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Priya S
Excited to see Babar Azam bat. His form is crucial. Also, interesting to see Salman Agha as captain. Big responsibility in a World Cup. Hoping Fakhar Zaman has one of his explosive days. Let's go, Pakistan!

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