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Pakistan sets unwanted T20 abandoned match record
22 Feb
Summary
- Pakistan now holds the record for most abandoned T20 Internationals.
- The match between Pakistan and New Zealand was called off due to rain.
- This washout could complicate Pakistan and New Zealand's semi-final chances.
The opening Super Eight fixture of the T20 World Cup 2026 between Pakistan and New Zealand in Colombo was abandoned due to continuous rain. This result means Pakistan now holds the record for the most abandoned T20 International matches, with seven such occurrences. Ireland and New Zealand follow closely with six abandoned games each.
The washout leaves both Pakistan and New Zealand with one point each in Group 2. This shared point could prove costly as they vie for a spot in the semifinals, facing stiff competition from England and Sri Lanka within the same group.
Notably, this was the first time a T20 World Cup match involving Pakistan was called off due to weather. The 2024 tournament also saw a rain-abandoned fixture between India and Canada, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the shortest format.
