Afghanistan will face New Zealand in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 to be played in Guyana on 8th June. Afghanistan would be high on confidence after a resounding win over debutant Uganda.
On the other hand, New Zealand will start their campaign and look to start the tournament on a winning note. It promises to be an exciting contest between two quality teams in this Group and hope for a cracking encounter. Here we look at the match prediction between New Zealand and Afghanistan.
Match Details
Details– ICC T20 World Cup 2024, New Zealand vs Afghanistan, Match 14
Venue– Providence Stadium, Guyana
Date and Time– 8th June, 5.00 AM IST
New Zealand vs Afghanistan Head-to-Head Record
New Zealand and Afghanistan faced each other once in T20Is with New Zealand winning that match.
The previous match between New Zealand and Afghanistan in T20 World Cup 2022 was abandoned due to rain. Both teams would be looking to prove their worth in the biggest stage of all.
New Zealand vs Afghanistan Pitch Report
The previous match at this venue was between PNG and Uganda. It was a low-scoring thriller as PNG were bundled out for 77. The debutants Uganda chased down the target with 3 wickets remaining.
With top-quality players on both sides, it promises to be a good balance between bat and ball. The pitch could provide some turn which would be tough to hit big shots. The captain that wins the toss would likely field first, restrict the opponent, and chase down the target easily.
New Zealand (NZ) vs Afghanistan (Afg)- Predicted Playing XI
New Zealand
Devon Conway, Finn Allen, Kane Williamson (C), Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santer, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Boult, Matt Henry.
Afghanistan
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbaidn Naib, Azamatullah Omarzai, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (C), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmed, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
New Zealand vs Afghanistan- Fantasy Teams Selection
New Zealand vs Afghanistan Small League– Conway, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rachin (C), Ravindra, Azamatullah Omarzai, Mitchell, Najibullah Zadran, Santer, Rashid Khan (VC), Boult, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Henry.
New Zealand vs Afghanistan Grand League– Finn Allen, Ibrahim Zadran, Williamson, Gulbaidn Naib, Glenn Phillips, Najibullah Zadran, Santer (C), Mohammad Nabi, Sodhi, Fazalhaq Farooqi (VC), Southee.
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