New Zealand will be playing their first T20 World Cup 2024 match against Afghanistan on June 8, 2024, at the Providence Stadium, Guyana (5:00 AM IST & 07:30 PM Local Time). Afghanistan has already won their first match against Uganda, but this time, their target will be way bigger than that.
AFG vs NZ highlights
The New Zealand side has been playing a good brand of cricket across formats, but whether they would be able to continue their cricketing performances in this World Cup is something to watch. Group C is expected to have cut-throat competition as there are good teams like the West Indies, New Zealand, and Afghanistan. So this match would be a crucial one for both teams.
Where can we watch this match?
Sky TV NZ will stream this match in New Zealand, and the ICC will broadcast it on the ICC.tv live app. Disney Plus Hotstar will stream this match live for the India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka regions. PTV is going to do the same in Pakistan.
What can we expect from this match?
Though New Zealand has not played any matches in this tournament yet, they feel favorites for this match. Afghanistan won their first match. Their bowling attack in the T20 format is not easy to take on. They have world-class spinners and all-rounders. They have done it before to defeat the favourite in a match, but can they do it against New Zealand? It would be interesting to watch.
Only one head-to-head match has been played between these two teams, and that was also won by New Zealand, which shows why it is considered a favorite here.
Pitch & Weather report.
The weather forecast for this match is expected to be a bit problematic as there could be chances of heavy showers in the region, which can hugely impact the course of the match.
The pitch, on the other hand, is considered a bit batter-friendly, and the team chasing would have an extra edge in terms of the history of this pitch.
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