COLOMBO — Pakistan’s practice session ahead of their Super Eight opener in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup against New Zealand national cricket team has been cancelled due to heavy rain in Colombo.
The Green Shirts were scheduled to train at the RPS Stadium before facing New Zealand on February 21. However, persistent rainfall forced the team to abandon their practice session.
Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson is set to address a press conference at 6:30 pm PKT ahead of the crucial encounter.
Pakistan’s Super Eight schedule
Pakistan advanced to the Super Eight stage after finishing second in Group A with three wins from four matches. The team secured victories against Namibia, USA and the Netherlands but suffered a 61-run defeat to India during the group stage.
The 2009 T20 World Cup champions will face England on February 24 in Kandy before taking on hosts Sri Lanka in their final Super Eight fixture on February 28 in Colombo.
Pakistan Super Eight Fixtures:
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February 21: New Zealand vs Pakistan – Colombo
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February 24: England vs Pakistan – Kandy
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February 28: Sri Lanka vs Pakistan – Colombo
Other Super Eight Fixtures:
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February 22: Sri Lanka vs England – Kandy
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February 22: India vs South Africa – Ahmedabad
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February 23: West Indies vs Zimbabwe – Mumbai
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February 25: Sri Lanka vs New Zealand – Colombo
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February 26: South Africa vs West Indies – Ahmedabad
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February 26: India vs Zimbabwe – Chennai
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February 27: England vs New Zealand – Colombo
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March 1: South Africa vs Zimbabwe – Ahmedabad
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March 1: India vs West Indies – Kolkata
Rain forecasts could play a significant role in upcoming fixtures, particularly in Colombo, where weather conditions have already disrupted preparations.
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