Match Details
Date: June 7, 2024
Time: 8:00 PM IST
Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana
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Match Preview:
In a big-ticket T20 World Cup 2024 Group C match-up, Afghanistan will take New Zealand in a thrilling encounter at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. The Afghans opened their account in the 2024 World Cup after defeating Uganda by 125 runs in a comprehensive victory. On the other hand, the Kiwi drew against Pakistan 2-2 in a five-match T20I series ahead of the World Cup.
Weather Report for June 7, 2024
Pitch Report:
Analysis
The Afghanistan side led by Rashid Khan has emerged as a dark horse contender in the 2024 edition with a well-rounded side, especially for the shortest format. The Afghan batting isn’t their biggest strength but with Rahmanullah Gurbaz being in top form, the Atalan Lions can put up big scores. On the bowling front, the Afghans boast a world-class spin attack with Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Mohammad Nabi.
Talking about New Zealand, like every year, the Kiwis will kick off this World Cup as the underdogs with a stacked squad full of experience. Their batting has some quality names like Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, and Glenn Phillips while opener Devon Conway will mark his return after an injury. Looking at the Blackcaps’ bowling attack, Williamson will have plethora of options who have a lot of experience of performing at the highest level.
Key Players
Author’s Picks
Probable XIs
New Zealand
Devon Conway (wk), Finn Allen, Kane Williamson (c), Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson, Ish Sodhi
Afghanistan
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Karim Janat, Rashid Khan (c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Fantasy Teams
Best 14
Wicketkeepers: Devon Conway, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Finn Allen
Batters: Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Ibrahim Zadran, Glenn Phillips
All-Rounders: Mohammad Nabi, Mitchell Santner
Bowlers: Rashid Khan, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
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