Afghanistan crushed New Zealand by an impressive 84 runs in Guyana to record their second straight Group C victory. Opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz notched up 80 off 56 balls as his partnership with Ibrahim Zadran led Afghanistan to 159-6.
Afghanistan have secured top spot in Group D following this win over New Zealand, who suffered another opener to injury en route to a total score of 75-6 off 15.2 overs.
In this article, we will discuss the main points or high lights of Afghanistan National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Timeline.
Top Players – Afghanistan vs. New Zealand (T20 World Cup 2024)
| Category | Afghanistan | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
| Top Batter | Rahmanullah Gurbaz – 80 (56 balls, 5 fours, 5 sixes) | Glenn Phillips – 18 (18 balls) |
| Top Bowler | Fazalhaq Farooqi – 4 wickets for 17 runs in 3.2 overs | Trent Boult – 2 wickets for 22 runs in 4 overs |
| Support Bowler | Rashid Khan – 4 wickets for 17 runs in 4 overs | Matt Henry – 2 wickets for 37 runs in 4 overs |
| Opening Partnership | Rahmanullah Gurbaz & Ibrahim Zadran – 103 runs in 14.3 overs | Finn Allen & Devon Conway – 8 runs |
| Player of the Match | Rahmanullah Gurbaz |
Afghanistan vs New Zealand
New Zealand and Afghanistan will square off in their inaugural Test match, making this occasionous as both nations will host their respective respective debut Test matches. New Zealand hopes to capitalize on Afghanistan’s lack of experience playing longer format cricket with hopes to make an impressionful impression at both venues.
New Zealand will look to rebound after suffering a disappointing loss against Sri Lanka national cricket team in their second warm-up match ahead of Champions Trophy. After Sri Lanka scored 284 runs in 50 overs and fell short by three wickets, New Zealand captain Kane Williamson admitted the defeat was dispiriting but insisted his players needed to work together and improve.
Afghanistan National Cricket Team
Afghan national cricket team members have made waves internationally despite years of civil unrest in their nation. Their success stands as proof that sport can bring peace and joy into a country’s lives; many young women have also taken up cricket as they aim to make a change using their talents for change in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan’s bowlers led their side to an easy ten-wicket win against Uganda in Guyana’s inaugural T20 World Cup match, Fazalhaq Farooqi taking five for nine and leaving Uganda reeling behind him. Rashid Khan made light work of New Zealand, taking four for 17 as they were reduced to 75 runs off 15.2 overs – their lowest T20 World Cup total ever!
Afghanistan are now well on their way to qualifying for the Super 8 stage alongside West Indies and Papua New Guinea; however, beating Pakistan and South Africa could prove challenging in their remaining matches.
On September 9 and 13, New Zealand national cricket team
The Blackcaps will face Afghanistan for their inaugural Test match in Greater Noida, India. This marked the beginning of a six-match Test series New Zealand has not undertaken for over 40 years despite heavy rain forecasts; hoping that familiarity with Greater Noida venue as well as their spin-heavy attack can provide them with an edge to an excellent start in Greater Noida.