The mighty Afghans will take on the Black Caps in Providence Stadium today at the T20 World Cup 2024. Afghans are coming with a win against Uganda.
AFG vs. NZ is one of the most highly anticipated encounters at the T20 World Cup 2024. It’s mainly because of the strong group, Group C, they are in, including the West Indies. Afghanistan and West Indies have already thrashed the New Bies Uganda and PNG in their first matches, respectively.
Read how AFG beat Uganda: T20 World Cup 2024: Strong Afghans thrashed the NewBie Uganda.
Match Timing
- Local time: 7:30 pm (June 7)
- GMT: 11:30 pm (June 7)
- PST: 4:30 am (June 8)
Overview of Both Sides
New Zealand played Pakistan in a five-match Twenty20 International series before the T20 World Cup 2024, but the majority of their World Cup players were preoccupied with preparations for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. They did, however, manage to tie the series 2-2.
Afghanistan’s batsmen, including Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zardan, Mohammad Nabi, and others, have transformed the team into a formidable unit that is equally lethal when using the bat as it is when using the ball. The team is captained by Rashid Khan, one of the top bowlers in T20 cricket.
Squads of both sides for the T20 World Cup 2024
Afghanistan’s Squad
Rashid Khan (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Ishaq, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Nangyal Kharoti, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad Malik.
New Zealand’s Squad
New Zealand: Kane Williamson (c), Finn Allen, Trent Boult, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee.
Cric92’s Prediction
Since the T20 World Cup 2024 has started, we are going to see an even encounter for the first time. New Zealand have a strong team but seeing Afghanistan grow over the years, you can now consider them as favorites.
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