The T20 World Cup Super Eight clash between Pakistan and New Zealand was abandoned without a ball being bowled after heavy rain in Colombo.

Persistent drizzle right after the toss – which Pakistan won and opted to bat – at the Premadasa Stadium did not relent with umpires finally calling the match off at 9:05pm local time.

Not even a five-over match was possible by the 10:16pm cut-off time, giving the two teams one point each.

Pakistan, New Zealand, England and co-hosts Sri Lanka are in Group 2 of the Super Eights.

Title-holders India, South Africa, Zimbabwe and the West Indies are in Group 1.

The top two teams from each group will qualify for the semi-finals.

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