New Zealand vs Afghanistan, 16th Match - Live Cricket Score

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"The Afghanistan spinners are incredibly talented and strong. Was really pleasing to see me and Tom go well in the middle after losing a few early. It was really good the way we batted here, especially on a dusty track here. Was great how we were able to take it down till the end and get the runs. We thought we’d be able to get 60 off the last 6 if we both were out there. The way Chapman and Santner finished it off was amazing. Thought that around 250 would’ve been par. We’re in an environment where we keep working for each other and play as a team. It’s about understanding what you can do for your mate and him understanding what he can do for you. We understand each other’s strengths and weaknesses really well," Philips said.

"A pleasing start. Another great performance. We were put under pressure some times. The bowlers managed to take wickets when it was needed. We had lost three wickets in a short span of time. We thought of regrouping. They bowled fantastically well. We managed to capitalize. Glenn played a fantastic knock. The first 10 overs were superb. Mitch Santner coming in and doing his job. Pleasing all-round performance. I guess on the back of some good performances, it is pleasing. We have India and then Australia. Hopefully, the momentum will continue," Latham said.

"At this level, you have to take those catches. The fielding was poor. We were a bit down because of that. Last six overs, a lot of runs scored by the NZ team. Before the 40th over, we dropped a couple of catches. We couldn't stop the set batters. We tried but failed. The toss I can say, you can't judge 100 percent when it comes to the pitch. The pitch was slow. We bowled well but the fielding was a concern for us. It will hurt us. We have more games to come. We will talk where we can improve and come back stronger in the next game," Shahidi said.

125 vs SA, Cardiff, 2019
139 vs NZ, Chennai, 2023*
142 vs AUS, Perth, 2015
152 vs SL, Cardiff, 2019

9 th wicket down for #Afganistán #naveen #santner #NZvAFG #AFGvNZ #WorldCup2023 pic.twitter.com/bFZMbqnPKc

— Amazing_cricket_facts (@FactsCricket_) October 18, 2023

Massive win for New Zealand as Afghanistan are bowled out for 139 runs. Mitchell Santner pins the final nail in the coffin and with that, New Zealand move to the top of the points table.

Mitchell Santner picks up another wicket as Naveen-ul-Haq departs without scoring. Afghanistan are 139/9 

#RashidKhan gone on 8#Afganistán 134/7#Ferguson strikes#NZvAFG #AFGvNZ #WorldCup2023 pic.twitter.com/ELkxtIZDgy

— Amazing_cricket_facts (@FactsCricket_) October 18, 2023

Mujeeb Ur Rahman walks back after hitting a boundary. Third wicket for Lockie Ferguson. Afghanistan are 138/8

Rashid Khan out and the stadium is emptying 👀 #NZvAFG #CWC23

— Sudatta (@iSudatta) October 18, 2023

Lockie Ferguson picks up his second wicket as Rashid Khan departs after scoring 8 runs. Afghanistan are 134/7

Afghanistan are 134/6. They now need 155 runs in 17 overs.

Santner reaches the milestone of 100 ODI wickets with an absolute gem!#NZvAFG #CWC23INDIA #AFGvsNZ pic.twitter.com/S9jMXBDR9H

— #HashTag (@Bowl_Sense) October 18, 2023

Rashid Khan is showing intent as hits a cracking six over the bowler's head. Afghanitan need more such shots.