Author: Subhi Saxena Date: 07/06/24
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New Zealand and Afghanistan are going to face each other for the first time in the group stage of the T20 World Cup 2024, the match is all set to be played in Guyana National Stadium. According to IST, the match will be played early morning tomorrow at 5 AM.
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New Zealand and Afghanistan have not played many matches against each other in this format. They have only played one match NZ emerged victorious in that match.
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The teams have locked horns once in the T20 World Cup in 2021. Afghanistan by batting first gave a target of 124 to New Zealand which they chased down in 18.1 overs and won the match by 8 wickets.
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Their encounter in the T20 World Cup 2021 is their last encounter in this format and New Zealand won the match.
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Afghanistan's T20 World Cup team is being led by Rashid Khan and Kane Williamson is leading the New Zealand's team.
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In the previous meeting, Afghanistan's player Najibullah Zardan created an impact by smashing 73 runs in 48 balls.
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For the bowling department, New Zealand's Trent Boult emerged as the most economical bowler, he took 3 wickets off 17 runs with an economy rate of 4.15.
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The Group Match between New Zealand will be played on 8th June 2024, Saturday at 5 AM IST but 7:30 PM in Guyana where the match will be played. You can watch the match on Star Sports Network or Disney+ Hotstar.
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