Afghanistan coach Trott rues dropped catches in loss to New Zealand
Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott said they could have given New Zealand a run for their money in Wednesday's World Cup game if they had not dropped several catches.
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New Zealand once again proved why they are the team to beat in ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 as they delivered yet another clinical show with a huge win over Afghanistan. The Hashmatullah Shahidi-led Afghanistan came into the match with a lot of promise after their terrific win over defending champions England. But against 2019 edition's runner-up New Zealand, Afghanistan fizzled out in all three departments. Batting first, New Zealand notched 288/6 in 50 overs in Chennai with three batters - Tom Latham, Will Young and Glenn Phillips - scoring half-centuries.
"Dropping 5 Catches Hurt Us...": Afghanistan Captain After Loss vs New Zealand In Cricket World Cup
Dropping as many as five catches at crucial junctures and failing to read the nature of the track became their undoing, Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi said after his team's humiliating 149-run defeat at the hands of New Zealand in a World Cup game on Wednesday. Batting first, New Zealand scored 288/6 in 50 overs and Glenn Phillips (71) and Tom Latham (68) got reprieves at opportune moments to conjure a match-winning 144-run stand. In reply, Afghanistan were bowled out for 139 in 34.4 overs.
Cricket World Cup - "Right At The Bottom...": Afghanistan Coach Jonathan Trott Blasts Team's Fielding After Loss To New Zealand
After a 149-run pummelling at the hands of New Zealand, a fuming Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott on Wednesday pointed out under-par catching as the reason behind his side's mauling here in the World Cup match. The Afghan fielders dropped as many as five catches at Chepauk, and the main beneficiaries were Tom Latham (68) and Glenn Phillips (71) as the reprieves helped the Kiwis duo to stitch together a 144-run stand for the fifth wicket.
New Zealand ease to victory against sloppy Afghanistan in Cricket World Cup
Afghanistan briefly flirted with the possibility of another huge upset in the World Cup before poor fielding allowed New Zealand to post a commanding total in Chennai and seal a comfortable 149-run win on Wednesday.
NZ punish sloppy Afghanistan to stretch winning streak
CHENNAI, India: New Zealand brought Afghanistan back down to earth with a 149-run victory on Wednesday to stretch their winning streak in the 50-overs World Cup.
ODI World Cup: Thorough New Zealand Crush Afghanistan By 149 Runs
In less than 96 hours after they beat reigning World Champions England, Afghanistan got a solid reality check from a ruthless New Zealand, which recorded a thumping 149-run victory in a thoroughly one-sided World Cup match in Chennai on Wednesday. As a result of this conquest, the Black Caps remain unbeaten in the event so far, taking the top spot again with its fourth straight victory. Chasing a tough target of 289 on a spinner-friendly wicket at Chepauk, Afghanistan could manage only 139 in 34.4 overs. The Afghans found Lockie Ferguson's (3/19 in 7 overs) pace too hot to handle and had no answers for Mitchell Santner's (3/39 in 7.4 overs) deliveries, which at times, turned a mile.
World Cup 2023 Points Table: India No Longer Top-placed In Standings After New Zealand's Win vs Afghanistan
The Tom Latham-led New Zealand once again stamped their authority in the Cricket World Cup 2023 with a 149-run win over Afghanistan. The Hashmatullah Shahidi-led Afghanistan came into the match after a stunning win over defending champions England. Much was expected of them but against New Zealand, they failed to fire. New Zealand, boosted by half-centuries by Tom Latham, Glenn Phillips and Will Young, scored 288/6. In reply, Afghanistan could manage only 139 in 34.4 overs. New Zealand have looked a very balanced side and next face India in their fifth match of the Cricket World Cup.