NZ vs AFG Dream11 Prediction, T20 World Cup Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For Match 21

Devon Conway and Rashid Khan will be key picks for this game.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 23 Nov 2024, 00:30 IST

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Preview

New Zealand will be up against Afghanistan in Match 21 of the T20 World Cup 2022 on Wednesday in Melbourne. New Zealand are coming into this game after securing an 89-run victory over Australia and will be upbeat about their chances. They scored 200, with contributions from Devon Conway and Finn Allen. Then, Tim Southee led from the front to restrict Australia to a low score.

Afghanistan, on the other hand, gave a tough fight to England in their last outing. They scored only 112, with Ibrahim Zadran and Usman Ghani as the run-scorers. Thereafter, the bowlers produced clinical performances, but the opposition managed to chase down the total with 11 balls to spare. The spin trio and openers are critical to Afghanistan’s success in this game.

Match Information

New Zealand vs Afghanistan, 21st Match, Group 1

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 26 Oct 2022, Wed, 1:30 PM IST ,Melbourne Cricket Ground

Weather Report

Melbourne Cricket Ground

Clouds

31.6°C

35% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

New Zealand

W
NR
L
L
W

Afghanistan

L
NR
W
L
L

Players Stats in current Series

201 Runs

6 Matches

178 Runs

6 Matches

3

Devon Conway

NZ - bat

145 Runs

6 Matches

109 Runs

5 Matches

5

Finn Allen

NZ - bat

95 Runs

6 Matches

6

80 Runs

4 Matches

1

Finn Allen

NZ - bat

186.27

6 Matches

2

Rashid Khan

AFG - bowl

178.13

4 Matches

168.75

6 Matches

4

Tim Southee

NZ - bowl

166.67

6 Matches

158.27

6 Matches

6

143.24

6 Matches

9 Wkts

6 Matches

2

Trent Boult

NZ - bowl

8 Wkts

6 Matches

3

Tim Southee

NZ - bowl

7 Wkts

6 Matches

4

7 Wkts

6 Matches

5

Ish Sodhi

NZ - bowl

6 Wkts

6 Matches

6

Rashid Khan

AFG - bowl

4 Wkts

4 Matches

1

Naveen-ul-Haq

AFG - bowl

5.25

2 Matches

2

Rashid Khan

AFG - bowl

6.42

4 Matches

6.45

6 Matches

4

6.52

4 Matches

5

Tim Southee

NZ - bowl

6.58

6 Matches

6

Ish Sodhi

NZ - bowl

6.72

6 Matches

Probable Playing XI

New Zealand

Kane Williamson (C), MS Chapman, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Finn Allen, Devon Conway (wk), Glenn Phillips, Trent Boult, LH Ferguson, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee

Bench : MJ Guptill, DJ Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, AF Milne

Afghanistan

Najibullah Zadran, Hazratullah Zazai, Ibrahim Zadran, Usman Ghani, Mohammad Nabi (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Azmatullah Omarzai, Farid Malik, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Rashid Khan

Bench : Darwish Rasooli, Naveen-ul-Haq, Qais Ahmad, Mohammad Saleem, Afsar Zazai, Gulbadin Naib, R Shah, Sharafuddin Ashraf

Injury and availability news

(will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The pitch is expected to be favorable for the pacers and can be the lethal wicket-takers. A total of over 150 will be a tough score to chase down for any team batting second in this venue.

147

Average Score

Player Picks

7
C

Finn Allen NZ | BAT

Allen was the show-stopper for New Zealand in the powerplay overs, wherein he smacked 42 off 16 balls, and is in sublime momentum.

8.5
C

Devon Conway NZ | BAT

The consistent contributor amassed an unbeaten 92 off 58 balls, with seven fours and two sixes against Australia, and will be the top pick.

9
C

Rashid Khan AFG | BOWL

The ace spinner finished with figures of 1/17 in the last game and is expected to continue his rich form in this game as well.

8

Tim Southee NZ | BOWL

The experienced campaigner returned with figures of 3/6 in the first game against Australia and has fine variations up his sleeve.

8.5

Ibrahim Zadran AFG | BAT

Although Ibrahim’s strike rate has been rather slow, he has been churning out runs consistently in this format. In the last outing, he scored a run-a-ball 32.

7

Glenn Phillips NZ | WK

Glenn Phillips could make only 12 runs off 10 deliveries in the last game and couldn't do much for the team. He is the leading run-scorer for New Zealand in T20Is this year and might play a key role in this game for the team.

8.5

Usman Ghani AFG | BAT

Usman was impressive in the last game with a knock of 30 off 30 to stabilize the team’s innings

7.5

Hazratullah Zazai AFG | BAT

Although the opening batter contributed only 7 in the last game, he is expected to play big innings in this game.

9.5

James Neesham NZ | ALL

Neesham had a great last game, wherein he scored 26* off 13, and took a couple of catches as well.

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7

Azmatullah Omarzai

AFG | ALL

The bowling all-rounder has been average in most of his international appearances. In the last game, he was dismissed for 8.

9

Mark Chapman

NZ | ALL

Although the southpaw is quite talented, he is not expected to get enough chances under his belt to score big.

Last Updated On - Nov 22 2024 12:30 AM

Players
11/11

Team 1

NZ

6 : 5

AFG

Credits Left
9.5/100

Head To Head
Finn Allen

7

Devon Conway
C

8.5

Najibullah Zadran

8

Hazratullah Zazai

7.5

Ibrahim Zadran

8.5

Glenn Phillips

7

Mohammad Nabi

8.5

James Neesham

9.5

Rashid Khan
VC

9

Trent Boult

9

Tim Southee

8

Players
11/11

Team 1

NZ

6 : 5

AFG

Credits Left
8/100

Mega League
Finn Allen
C

7

Devon Conway

8.5

Hazratullah Zazai

7.5

Ibrahim Zadran
VC

8.5

Usman Ghani

8.5

Kane Williamson

8

Mohammad Nabi

8.5

James Neesham

9.5

Rashid Khan

9

Trent Boult

9

Tim Southee

8

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