Today, cricket enthusiasts can look forward to another thrilling and action-packed match between New Zealand and Afghanistan in the World Cup. After Afghanistan’s recent victory against England, there’s a buzz around this game. The match will take place at MA Chinnaswamy Stadium in Chennai, a pitch that could benefit Afghanistan’s spin bowlers. With Afghanistan’s Hasmatullah Shahidi showing a determination to play positive cricket, today’s match promises to be a real treat.
Afghanistan’s Strong Support
Afghanistan is enjoying good support from fans in this World Cup. After their impressive victory against England, they can expect strong support from the crowd in today’s match as well. Afghanistan’s morale is high, and they’ll be eager to continue their success in this important clash.
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Notable Partnerships
In their match against England, Afghanistan’s batsmen forged a partnership of more than a hundred runs. The impressive combination was between Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmatullah Gurbaz, although both have had difficulties against left-arm fast bowlers. As a result, New Zealand’s Trent Boult could play a significant role today.
Team Updates
Kane Williamson is unavailable for today’s match due to a left-hand thumb injury. Will Young might take his place in the team. However, the good news for New Zealand is that Tim Southee is fit and may return to the lineup.
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Head-to-Head
In previous encounters, New Zealand has won both of their matches against Afghanistan in the World Cup. The last time they faced off in the tournament was in the 2019 World Cup, with Trent Boult taking 4 wickets for 37 runs.
New Zealand’s Asian Success
New Zealand has had a successful record in Asia, winning the last six matches played in the region. These victories include one match in Pakistan, two in Bangladesh, and three in India.
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Squads
Afghanistan Team:
- Rahmatullah Gurbaz
- Ibrahim Zadran
- Rahmat Shah
- Hasmatullah Shahidi
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Ikram Alikhil
- Mohammad Nabi
- Rashid Khan
- Mujibur Rahman
- Naveenul Haq
- Fazallah Farooqui
- Najibullah Zadran
- Abdul Rehman
- Riaz Hasan
- Noor Ahmed
New Zealand Team:
- Devon Conway
- Rachin Ravindra
- Daryl Mitchell
- Glenn Phillip
- Tom Tatham
- Mark Chapman
- Mitchell Santner
- Matt Henry
- Lockie Ferguson
- Will Young
- Trent Boult
- Ish Sodhi
- James Neesham
- Tim Southee
This New Zealand vs Afghanistan match is one to watch out for. With Afghanistan’s recent triumph over England, cricket fans can expect an exhilarating contest with both teams eager to secure a victory. It’s a great opportunity for cricket enthusiasts to enjoy some high-quality action on the field.
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