Afghanistan defeated Uganda by a huge margin of 125 runs, which gave them a good start to their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign. Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored 76 runs off of just 45 balls to help Afghanistan register a strong total of 183 in the match. Afghanistan bowled Uganda out for 58 runs, demonstrating a promising bowling lineup.
On Saturday, June 8, Afghanistan will play New Zealand in the T20 World Cup. The Guyana National Stadium will host the New Zealand vs. Afghanistan T20 World Cup 2024 match.
This weekend, New Zealand will try to win so they can start their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign positively.
Afghanistan vs New Zealand head-to-head record:
Afghanistan is down against New Zealand in their only T20I head-to-head encounter. In the 2021 T20 World Cup, the Blackcaps defeated the opposition by an innings and eight wickets. With this victory, New Zealand gains psychological ground in anticipation of future encounters with Afghanistan.
In the next games, Afghanistan will be keen to level the score and demonstrate their ability on the international front, while the Kiwis will look to keep their perfect record.
Matches Played: 1
New Zealand Won: 1
Afghanistan Won: 0
Matches tied: N/A
Matches with No Result: N/A
Who will win the match?
Both Afghanistan and New Zealand are formidable cricket sides, distinguished by their distinct styles of play. Particularly in Twenty20 cricket, Afghanistan has been playing incredibly well lately.
Conversely, New Zealand is renowned for both its potent batting lineup and its capacity to play well under duress. Given that each team has strengths and weaknesses, it is challenging to forecast how the game will turn out. Still, New Zealand is presently the favorite to win if you’re seeking to wager on the game.
Match Details:
Match: T20 World Cup 2024, Match 14
Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana
Date & Time: Tuesday, June 6 at 07:30 PM Local Time (05:00 AM IST)
Broadcast and Live Streaming: Star Sports, Hotstar Website and App
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