New Zealand Vs Afghanistan World Cup 2023: New Zealand Crushes AFG By 149 Runs To Retain Their Perfect Start To The Competition

New Zealand vs Afghanistan World Cup 2023 Live Score: Glenn Phillips and Tom Latham hit fiftys to lead New Zealand to 288/6 in 50 overs.

New Zealand vs Afghanistan World Cup 2023 Live Score:

The New Zealand bowlers, led by Lockie Ferguson and Mitchell Santner, who each claimed three wickets, continued their perfect start to the competition by defeating Afghanistan by 149 runs. Rahmat Shah led the Asian nation with 36 points as Afghanistan crumbled under duress, failing to retain the momentum gained after defeating England in their previous encounter.

Earlier, Tom Latham and Glenn Phillips both hit fifty to help New Zealand reach 288/6 in 50 overs. Mark Chapman’s late push propelled the Kiwis beyond the par-score to a difficult total of 288. Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and chose to bat against New Zealand in Wednesday’s World Cup match. Kane Williamson, the New Zealand captain, is out due to a fractured thumb sustained in last week’s encounter against Bangladesh, and will be replaced by Will Young.

New Zealand vs Afghanistan highlights, Cricket World Cup 2023

Trent Boult and Matt Henry struck early in the 289-run chase as Afghanistan lost openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran cheaply. Following their dismissals, the two pacers combined to bowl three consecutive maidens, giving Afghanistan a total of 28/2 in the first ten overs. Lockie Ferguson then delivered a third punch as he knocked out Hashmatullah Shahidi for 8(29).

Trent Boult and Ferguson combined for five wickets as the Kiwi bowlers ensured Afghanistan’s batting collapse at the Chepauk. Mitchell Santner, who became New Zealand’s second 100-wicket bowler, dismissed Mohammad Nabi, Naveen-ul-Haq, and Fazalhaq Farooqi as New Zealand defeated Afghanistan by 149 runs.

Earlier, Tom Latham and Glenn Phillips each hit half-centuries to enable New Zealand amass 288/6 in 50 overs. Latham hit 68(74), while Phillips hit 71(80) before being bowled by Naveen-ul-Haq in the same over. Sloppy fielding also aided New Zealand to some extent, as Afghanistan squandered numerous chances during the innings. Mark Chapman then made a late appearance, hitting 25 off 12 deliveries.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman gave Afghanistan a good start after winning the toss and inviting New Zealand to bat first in Wednesday’s World Cup match in Chennai. Devon Conway was caught LBW for 20(18). However, the fielding was a little shady. Will Young and Rachin Ravindra were dropped early in the innings before Azmatullah Omarzai picked up two wickets in his first over, causing a mini-collapse. Afghanistan named an identical starting XI, while New Zealand named Young in place of Kane Williamson, who is sidelined with a left thumb fracture.

Afghanistan were seeking to make it two wins in a row after defeating defending champions England by 69 runs in a spin-friendly Chepauk. New Zealand, on the other hand, entered the competition with a convincing win over Bangladesh. With a victory over Afghanistan, the Kiwis kept their perfect record intact. With the victory, New Zealand has risen to the top of the World Cup standings.

Here’s what happened during New Zealand vs Afghanistan World Cup match in Chepauk

• Afghanistan won the toss and chose to bat.
• New Zealand amassed 43/1 on the first powerplay.
• Will Young hit his second World Cup half-century in a row.
• In the first 19 overs, New Zealand had reached 105-1.
• Within 22 overs, New Zealand’s batting collapsed from 109/1 to 110/4.
• Tom Latham and Glenn Phillips both hit half-centuries to help New Zealand amass 288/6.
• Trent Boult and Lockie Ferguson each took five wickets as Afghanistan was bowled out for 138 runs in 34 overs.
• Ferguson and Mitchell Santner each took three wickets as Afghanistan were bowled out for 139 in 34.4 overs.
• Mitchell Santner has now taken 100 ODI wickets.
• Kane Williamson was unable to play due to a fracture in his left thumb.
• In the previous match, Afghanistan defeated England by 69 runs.
• New Zealand has now won four consecutive ODI World Cup matches.

New Zealand vs Afghanistan World Cup match scorecard

NZ – 288/6

Extras 10

(nb 1, b 0, penalty 0, w 5, lb 4)

Total 288

(50 ovrs, 6 Wkts)  RR 5.76

Bowling

Fall Of Wickets

AFG – 139/10

Extras 5

(nb 0, b 0, penalty 0, w 5, lb 0)

Total 139

(34.4 ovrs, 10 Wkts)  RR 4.01

Bowling

Fall Of Wickets

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