New Zealand vs Afghanistan, ODI World Cup 2023, Match 16: Stats Preview of Players' Records and Approaching Milestones

One of the most in-form teams in the tournament, high-flying New Zealand(NZ) collide with Afghanistan(AFG) in Match number 16 of the ongoing sixteenth edition of the World Cup. The encounter is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, October 18^th, 2023 at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The confident-looking Afghan side will also enter the contest after their memorable and historic victory over defending champions England in their previous match in Delhi.

Speaking about the finalists of the last two World Cups in 2015 and 2019, the Kiwis have begun their campaign in a typical New Zealand way. Known to be solidly consistent in ICC events, they have won their opening three fixtures against England, Netherlands, and Bangladesh. Not only they have sealed victories, but they won all three contests comfortably and convincingly.

Kane Williamson, their regular skipper who returned in the last game from injury, suffered another setback as he got hit by a throw from a Bangladeshi fielder on his thumb. Williamson will require more rest and precaution to be able to part in the later part of the campaign. Tom Latham will don the captaincy hat again with the BlackCaps now looking to make it four in four before they come up against India in a mouth-watering clash on the 22^nd. The Afghans, who are on a high after beating England will look to be competitive for the second game running.

Meanwhile, here are some of the important stats and numbers ahead of Match No. 16 between New Zealand and Afghanistan in the World Cup 2023:

Head-to-Head: The New Zealanders and the Afghans have met each other twice in ODIs, both in World Cups, and the Asian side has suffered defeat in both outings.

4 - Glenn Phillips (96) needs four sixes to complete 100 maximums in international cricket.

1 – Mitchell Santner (99) is just one scalp away from reaching the milestone of 100 wickets in one-day internationals.

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17 – Ibrahim Zadran (983) requires 17 runs to reach the landmark of 1000 runs in the 50-overs format.

1 – Ish Sodhi (49) is one game away from appearing in his 50^th ODI game.

4 – Mujeeb ur Rahman (96) needs four scalps to get to 100 wickets in ODIs.

2 – Mohammad Nabi (98) is two sixes away from completing the landmark of 100 maximums in ODI matches.

9 – Will Young (91) needs nine fours to reach 100 fours in ODIs.

9 – Daryl Mitchell (91) needs nine fours to complete 100 fours in ODI cricket.

5 – Mitchell (95) requires five big hits to reach 100 maximums in international matches.

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