Afghanistan's Rashid hails team effort after special New Zealand win
Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan praised the team's collective display after they claimed an emphatic 84-run victory over New Zealand in the Twenty20 World Cup on Friday.
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Afghanistan Thrash New Zealand By 84 Runs, Register 1st-Ever Win Against Kiwis In T20Is
Rampant Afghanistan mauled a lethargic New Zealand by 84 runs to grab top spot in Group C at the T20 World Cup with a shock win at the Guyana National Stadium on Friday. Set a challenging 160 for victory, the Black Caps crashed to 75 all out off 15.2 overs to suffer their first defeat ever to Afghanistan in T20 International cricket. Opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz led the way for the Afghans with a top score of 80 off 56 balls (five fours, five sixes), posting 103 for the first wicket with Ibrahim Zadran (44) by the 15th over on the way to a final total of 159 for six after they were put in.
Godwin Akpo eyes World Cup with Benin after stellar season
It was a season to remember for Benin Republic striker Godwin Efeneja Akpo after helping Attack Energy SC to a flawless campaign, winning all their games without conceding a goal. Playing seven games for the club out of a total of 11, Akpo scored seven goals and provided three assists, leading his team to the title.
New Zealand vs Afghanistan Live Streaming T20 World Cup 2024 Live Telecast: Where To Watch Match
New Zealand start their 2024 T20 World Cup campaign with a match against Afghanistan on Saturday. The Blackcaps' strength in ICC events has been their adaptability, they always manage to turn up, reaching the latter stages, And with a wealth of experience as well as an exuberance of youth in the likes of Finn Allen and Rachin Ravindra in the side, they will be expected to get past the Afghans.
NZ vs AFG LIVE Score, T20 World Cup 2024: New Zealand Start Campaign With Match vs Afghanistan
New Zealand vs Afghanistan Live Updates, T20 World Cup 2024: New Zealand will have no room for complacency when they begin the T20 World Cup campaign against a gutsy Afghanistan side full of IPL stars in a Group C fixture at Providence Stadium, Guyana on Saturday. New Zealand find themselves in the a difficult group with two-time champions West Indies and Afghanistan also vying for the the top two spots. With rain restricting their training sessions, New Zealand's preparation for the marquee event have been less than ideal. Additionally, they take on Afghanistan and West Indies in their opening two games. Come Saturday, Kane Williamson and Co. will have to get the better of a side that is not only warmed up but has also registered a morale-boosting win and know the conditions at the venue well. (Live Scorecard | Points Table)
New Zealand vs Afghanistan, T20 World Cup 2024: Match Preview, Fantasy Picks, Pitch And Weather Reports
Afghanistan have played one match in the tournament and won that game. New Zealand are playing their first game of this tournament. In their last four games, New Zealand have won two games and lost two.
New Zealand vs Afghanistan, T20 World Cup 2024: Players To Watch Out For
Afghanistan enters this match with a win in their first game of the tournament, showcasing a strong start. In contrast, New Zealand will be playing their opening game of the World Cup. In their last four T20 matches, New Zealand has shown mixed form, winning two games and losing two, which adds an element of unpredictability to their performance.
Pakistan not up to the mark in shock defeat to US, says Babar
Pakistan have a tendency to underestimate less established teams at major tournaments, captain Babar Azam said, adding that his side played well below their standard in a shocking defeat to the United States at the Twenty20 World Cup on Thursday.