It’s often, if not always, the weather. Isn’t it? The unpredictable weather. Inclement weather. The uncertainty it adds to. The fun it tends to spoil. The excitement it is likely to or in some cases, destined to tank. And the ultimate outcome that the weather is set to besiege being what it is on many an occasion: akin to an uninvited guest that turns up at the door! And if it has its way then the important forthcoming T20 World Cup contest between Pakistan and New Zealand, both of whom have won their most recent contests in the competition, is likely headed the weather’s way. Rather, let’s put it towards the way of the weather’s unpredictability! Did you even know or see that coming?

T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan vs New Zealand Weather Forecast

But again what are we exactly talking about?

Weather is expected to hover over the Pakistan vs New Zealand clash, but current forecasts suggest interruption rather than abandonment. Rain probability is highest around the scheduled start, with a 60% chance at 6 PM, gradually easing to 30% by late evening. This pattern indicates that the early overs are most vulnerable, while conditions are likely to stabilise as the night progresses.

The encouraging sign for fans is that the chances of a complete washout remain very low. Instead, delays at the toss or a shortened contest appear to be the more realistic scenario.

If overs are trimmed, the match could quickly turn into a high-tempo affair where powerplay efficiency and death-over execution become decisive.

Such conditions often bring the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method into play, making chasing sides more comfortable, as revised targets can favour teams batting second.

Captains may lean toward bowling first if there is moisture around, both to exploit seam movement and to gain clarity on any adjusted target. For Pakistan and New Zealand, adaptability will be key.

Squads built with flexible hitters, multiple seam options, and sharp fielding units typically thrive in rain-affected games — where momentum shifts faster and there’s little margin for error.

Let it not be forgotten that even if rain is not likely to wash out the contest, both teams will likely be affected by the ramifications of the overs cut down, which is a possibility at this time.

But which team will benefit more and which will emerge from the contest unaffected and on a higher plane of confidence- we simply don’t know as of now.