NZ vs AFG, Match 4, Cricket Tips: New Zealand had a disappointing show in the T20 World Cup 2024, and they were eliminated from the group stage. But since then, a lot has been changed. They are among the front-runners to lift the title. However, their first hurdle will be tough, as they will face Afghanistan in Chennai.
This contest will be held at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday at 11 AM IST. New Zealand have had a horrible T20I series against India. But they have a really good squad for the wicket in Chennai. However, Afghanistan will like playing in Chennai, as they have one of the best spin units in the competition.
NZ vs AFG: Match Details
- Date: February 08, 2026 (Sunday)
- Time: 11:00 AM IST
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
NZ vs AFG Live Streaming Details
Fans can watch the live action of the NZ vs AFG on the Star Sports Network. Fans can opt to watch the live stream of this game on the Jio Hotstar app or website.
NZ vs AFG: Head-to-Head in T20Is
- Total Matches: 2
- New Zealand: 1
- Afghanistan: 1
- No-Result: 0
NZ vs AFG: Ground Pitch Report
The surface in Chennai has been good for the bowling sides. Spinners have dominated here in the past because of the slowness this wicket has. The wicket is expected to get slower with time, which will bring more assistance for the bowling sides. Chasing can be a good option here, as it is a day game.
NZ vs AFG: Possible XIs
New Zealand: Tim Seifert (wk), Finn Allen, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner (c), Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Ish Sodhi
Afghanistan: Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sediq Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Md. Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan (c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi
NZ vs AFG: Player to Watch Out For
Probable Best Batter
Finn Allen is one of the best T20I openers in the world, and he scores heavily in the powerplay. For Afghanistan, Ibrahim Zadran has been the backbone, and he can change his gears according to the situation.
Probable Best Bowler
Mitchell Santner spent a few years with CSK and knows these conditions to produce a good spell of spin bowling. For Afghanistan, captain Rashid Khan holds the key.
Today Match Prediction: Afghanistan can rattle New Zealand in these conditions, but New Zealand have a better overall combination, which is why we predict the Black Caps to win this game.
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