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Afghanistan vs New Zealand, Super 12, T20 World Cup - Match Preview, Cricket Match Prediction, Where To Watch, Probable XI And Fantasy XI Tips

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Ayush Dwivedi
By Ayush Dwivedi
Oct 25, 2022 • 08:39 PM

Afghanistan vs New Zealand, AFG vs NZ, T20 World Cup, Cricket Match Prediction, Fantasy 11 Tips, Probable 11, who will win the match, Today cricket match

Ayush Dwivedi
By Ayush Dwivedi
October 25, 2022 • 08:39 PM

AFG vs ENG: Match Preview:

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New Zealand team after getting a penultimate start of the tournament with a win over current World Cup champions and the home team Australia by a huge margin of 89 runs

The Kiwi openers seem to be in good form. Devon Conway scored 92 runs against Australia, while Finn Allen scored 42 runs in 16 balls. The series Glenn Phillips and Jimmy Neesham are also seen in a good rhythm.

The bowlers have also done well. In the last match, Tim Southee took 3 wickets in 2.1 overs for just 6 runs. At the same time, Mitchell Santner also achieved 3 successes. Trent Boult had no 2 wickets. Lockie Ferguson and Ish Sodhi took one wicket each.


Afghanistan is about to take the field in front of New Zealand after facing defeat against England. The performance of the Afghan batsmen in the last match was disappointing. Ibrahim Zadran (32) and Usman Ghani (30) were the top scorers of the team. Seven batsmen of the team could not even score runs in two digits. The Afghan team was bundled out for 112 runs.

The bowlers performed better than the batsmen. While defending the target of 113 runs, apart from Ajmalatullah Omarzai, all the bowlers took a wicket each. It took 18.1 overs for the England team to chase the target of 113 runs, during which they lost 5 wickets.

AFG vs NZ: Match Details

  • Date – Wednesday, October 26, 2022
  • Time – 01:30 PM IST
  • Venue – Melbourne Cricket Ground

Match Prediction: Today's Match Prediction? AFG vs NZ

The New Zealand team is showing a combination of play and will be the favorite to win the game against Afghanistan.

AFG vs NZ Head-to-Head:

New Zealand leads the head-to-head record against the Afghanistan cricket team by 1-0. The two teams locked horns in Abu Dhabi last year, where the Kiwi won by eight wickets.

AFG vs NZ: Where to Watch?

Afghanistan vs New Zealand match will be streamed on the Star Sports network on TV, and Hotstar (OTT) for Indian viewers. 

AFG vs NZ Team News:

Both teams are likely to go with the same combination of players against each other.

AFG vs NZ Probable Playing XI:

  • New Zealand: Devon Conway(w), Finn Allen, Kane Williamson(c), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult
  • Afghanistan: Mohammad Nabi (c), Najibullah Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Azmatullah Omarzai, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Hazratullah Zazai, Ibrahim Zadran, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Naveen ul Haq,  Rashid Khan

Also Read: Today Live Match Scorecard

AFG vs NZ Fantasy XI:

  • WK: Conway, Gurbaz
  • Bat: Glenn Phillips, Hazratullah Zazai, Ibrahim Zadran
  • All-rounders: Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner
  • Bowl: Rashid, Farooqi, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi

*. This fantasy XI is based on the understanding, analysis, knowledge, and instinct of the writer. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.

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