T20 World Cup 2024: Match 14, NZ vs AFG Match Preview: Head to Head records, pitch report and more

New Zealand (NZ) are all set to host Afghanistan (AFG) in their first T20 World Cup 2024 game at the Providence Stadium in Guyana, on June 8. The Kane Williamson-led side hasn’t played a lot of cricket in recent times as most of their players from their five-match series against Pakistan aren’t part of the squad. Despite so, the Kiwis can’t be taken lightly, especially in ICC tournaments, where they always manage to put up a show.

Afghanistan, on the other hand, picked up an astounding victory over Uganda in their opening match of the campaign. Openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran gave the team a perfect start, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq and Rashid Khan were phenomenal with the ball. They picked up an easy win but the challenge against New Zealand will be a different and difficult one.

They have a very good bowling unit and the conditions will favour them in Guyana but the focus will be on the batters. Barring Gurbaz and Ibrahim, others failed to impress and that’s a concern.

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New Zealand in the meantime have a lot of match-winners. Skipper Kane Williamson himself will be a key player for his side, while Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips can prove to be vital with the bat. Among bowlers, Mitchell Santner and Ish Sodhi can make a lot of difference. They also have veterans like Trent Boult and Tim Southee in the mix and their experience will come in handy.

Match Details

NZ vs AFG Head-to-Head

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for NZ vs AFG Match 14

Where to watch in India?

Viewers will be able to catch the match broadcasted on the Star Sports Network. 

Where to watch online?

Cricket fans can tune in to the match on the Disney+Hotstar (app and website). 

Time:

The match is scheduled to commence on June 8, 5 AM IST (Indian Standard Time).