New Zealand vs Afghanistan LIVE Updates T20 World Cup: Mitchell Santner’s men face stern Afghanistan spin threat

Their biggest strength lies in the depth of their playing XI, packed with versatile cricketers capable of turning a game on its head on any given day. Leading the charge is Rashid Khan, whose influence remains immense despite batters becoming more familiar with his variations over the years. While the element of surprise may not be as strong as before, his fierce competitiveness, control and knack for breakthroughs continue to make him one of the most dangerous bowlers in T20 cricket.

New Zealand vs Afghanistan T20 World Cup Live Score: Afghanistan Squad – Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan(c), Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Shahidullah Kamal, Mohammad Ishaq, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, Abdullah Ahmadzai.

New Zealand vs Afghanistan T20 World Cup Live Score: New Zealand head into the T20 World Cup with a few concerns after a difficult build-up that exposed gaps in both their batting depth and bowling consistency. A heavy 1-4 defeat to India dented their momentum and forced the team management to rethink combinations and strategies ahead of the global event. With confidence slightly shaken, the Kiwis will be eager to rediscover rhythm quickly and avoid a sluggish start against strong early opponents.

New Zealand vs Afghanistan T20 World Cup Live Score: New Zealand Squad – Mitchell Santner(c), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi.

New Zealand vs Afghanistan T20 World Cup Live Score: Hello and welcome to our live blog of T20 World Cup match between New Zealand and Afghanistan from Chennai.