Pakistan vs New Zealand T20 World Cup Weather Update: Pakistan advanced to the Super 8 stage after finishing second to India in Group A, while New Zealand were second to South Africa in Group D

Pakistan vs New Zealand Weather Update: The T20 World Cup Super 8 starts with a Pakistan vs New Zealand clash at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on Saturday. Pakistan advanced to the Super 8 stage after finishing second to India in Group A, while New Zealand were second to South Africa in Group D. The New Zealand middle order's ability to mount a strong response when faced with the guile and variety in Pakistan's spin unit will be the deciding factor when the two sides face each other in the opening Super Eight Group 2 match of the T20 World Cup.

However, weather is likely to play a big role in the clash. According to AccuWeather.com, there is a probability of 80 to 100 per cent cloud cover on Saturday. During the day, the probability of precipitation is 75 per cent, while at night it is 87 per cent. In fact, at night the chances of a thunderstorm are 52 per cent. The Pakistan vs New Zealand match starts at 7 PM IST.

If the Pakistan vs New Zealand match is washed out, then it will dent their T20 World Cup semi-final chances. There is no reserve day in place and the teams will have to share points.