Check out all the details for the 14th match of the T20 World Cup 2024 to be played between New Zealand and Afghanistan in Guyana.
Preview
New Zealand will finally begin their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign with a game against Afghanistan at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. After their crushing win over Uganda, the Kiwis will be well wary of the opponent’s skill.
After a long wait, New Zealand (NZ) will get to experience the action of the T20 World Cup. In this edition, barring a couple of changes, the Kiwis come into the tournament with more or less the same team that played in the 2022 T20 World Cup. The Kiwis are a well-oiled unit both with the bat as well as with the ball.
Afghanistan (AFG) opened their tournament with a massive 125-run win over Uganda. Fazalhaq Farooqi bowled brilliantly to pick up a fifer, while Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran were the stars with the bat. The challenge for the Afghans will prove to be huge, as Kiwis are perhaps one of the most consistent sides in ICC tournaments.
Match Information
New Zealand vs Afghanistan, Match 14
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, 7 Jun 2024, Fri, 5:00 AM IST ,Providence
Probable PlayingXI
New Zealand
Devon Conway, Kane Williamson(C), Rachin Ravindra, MS Chapman, DJ Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Glenn Phillips, LH Ferguson, Trent Boult, Tim Southee
Bench: Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Ish Sodhi, MJ Henry, Ben Sears
Afghanistan
Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rashid Khan(C), Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq
Bench: Mohammad Ishaq, Nangeyalia kharote, Farid Malik, Noor Ahmad, Mohammad Saleem, Hazratullah Zazai, Sediqullah Atal
Injury News- Will be added when there is an update
Weather Report- Likely Rain
Win Prediction- New Zealand
Pitch Condition- Balanced
Avg 1st Inning Score- 141
Pitch Report
Captains
Trent Boult NZ | bowl- 9
The Kiwi pacer will be one of the bowlers to watch out for as he is very dangerous with the new ball. Trent Boult has been in prime form with the ball during the IPL and he will look to bring the same form for his national side too.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz AFG | wk- 8.5
Afghanistan opening batter and wicket-keeper Rahmanullah Gurbaz has been in good with the bat. His flying starts in the powerplay overs has been crucial for his side. His battles against the Kiwi pacers will be one to watch out for.
Top
Fazalhaq Farooqi AFG | BOWL- 7.5
With a brilliant spell of bowling in the last game Fazalhaq Farooqi picked up the first fifer of the campaign. His swing bowling will be crucial for Afghanistan and could trouble the Kiwi batters.
Kane Williamson NZ | BAT- 7.5
New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has been a consistent performer for his side and he will look to spearhead the title assault for his side with the bat.
Budget
Rashid Khan AFG | bowl- 9
Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan is finally getting back to his best after an indifferent form during the IPL. It is imperative for Rashid Khan to be at the top of his game if Afghanistan have to make it to the next round.
Tim Southee NZ | bowl- 8
Veteran Kiwi pacer Tim Southee has the needed experience to get wickets with the new ball as well as with the old ball. His partnership with Trent Boult will be the one to watch out for during the course of this tournament.
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Mohammad Nabi- 8
AFG | ALL
Rachin Ravindra- 7
NZ | ALL
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