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New Zealand vs Afghanistan Highlights
Trent Boult and Matt Henry struck early in the 289-run chase as Afghanistan lost openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran cheaply. Following their dismissals, the two pacers combined to bowl three consecutive maidens as Afghanistan amassed 28/2 in the opening ten overs.
Lockie Ferguson then injected a third blow as he removed Hashmatullah Shahidi for 8(29). As Afghans could not stay much on the pitch, New Zealand won by 149 runs.
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Chasing 288 Afghanistan gave a decent Start to the chase with the Openers, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran but could not remain much on the crease Matt Henry Gave a big break through to the key opener by sending Rahmanullah back in the Dug out. New Zealand Kept things tight and form another end Ibrahinm Zadran went off to Mitchell Santner. After this the flow remained the same for the fall of wickets in small intervals. Azmatullah Omarzai kept some calm and tried to knock some runs but could stand stagnant facing Trent Boult. All the batter went with the cameo of few snippets on the chennai turf. With Mitchell Santner and Lockie Ferguson took 3-3 each for the side. Where Trent Boult took 2 wickets. Rahmat Shah (36 off 62 ) and Azmathullah Omarzai ( 27 off 32) were the highest scorers for the side. Where Matt Henry and Rachin Ravindra took 1-1 each. With the last ball elimintaing Fazal Farooqi and closing the game with 139 off 10 Afghanistan
Glenn Phillip and Tom Latham made to a good Total
Earlier, Tom Latham and Glenn Phillips each hit half-centuries to help New Zealand post a formidable 288/6 in 50 overs. Latham made 68 (74), while Phillips hit 71 (80) before being bowled by Naveen-ul-Haq in the same over. Sloppy fielding also aided New Zealand to some extent, as Afghanistan squandered many chances during the innings. Mark Chapman then made a late cameo, hitting 25 off 12 deliveries.
Mujeeb Ur Rahman gave Afghanistan a good start after winning the toss and inviting New Zealand to bat first in Wednesday’s World Cup match in Chennai. He caught Devon Conway LBW for 20(18), but his fielding was a little off.
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Will Young and Rachin Ravindra were dropped early in the innings before Azmatullah Omarzai picked up two wickets in his first over, causing a mini-collapse. Afghanistan named an identical starting XI, while New Zealand named Young in place of Kane Williamson, who is out due to a fracture in his left thumb.
Afghanistan are hoping to make it two wins in a row after defeating defending champions England by 69 runs in a spin-friendly Chepauk. New Zealand, on the other hand, entered the competition with a convincing win over Bangladesh. The Kiwis are hoping to keep their perfect record. A victory over Afghanistan will propel New Zealand into first place, which is presently held by India.
