Head-To-Head Record, Pitch Report, Weather Forecast, Playing XI

After thumping defending champions England, Afghanistan will square off against 2019 World Cup runners-up New Zeland at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai’s Chepauk. With three world-class spinners in their team — Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Nabi — Afghanistan will hope for more success on a dry Chennai pitch that is expected to turn. 

On the other hand, New Zealand will hope to continue their winning streak even as their captain Kane Williamson has been ruled out of the match due to an injury to his left thumb. On the brighter side, New Zealand have all their bases covered, with their top order firing in every game and an incisive bowling unit.

New Zealand vs Afghanistan Cricket World Cup 2023: Head-To-Head Record

New Zealand have clashed against Afghanistan in only two ODIs in the World Cup. The Kiwis have won both the matches while Afghanistan are yet to open their account against the Black Caps at the marquee event. 

New Zelanad vs Afghanistan Cricket World Cup 2023: Live Streaming

The match between New Zealand and Afghanistan can be views on Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 1 HINDI, Star Sports 1 HINDI HD)

New Zealand vs Afghanistan Cricket World Cup match Live Telecast: Free (only mobile users) on Disney+Hotstar app.

New Zealand vs Afghanistan Cricket World Cup match Time: 2:00 PM (IST)

New Zealand vs Afghanistan Cricket World Cup match Toss Time: 1:30 PM (IST)

New Zealand vs Afghanistan Cricket World Cup 2023: Pitch Report

The pitch at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is known to assist spinners and will be a slow track. However, batters who settle down can expect to score big. The slow nature of the wicket is not suitable for hard-hitting batters.

New Zealand vs Afghanistan Cricket World Cup 2023: Chennai Weather

It will be hot and humid in Chennai, with the maximum temperature to hover around 32 degrees. The humidity will be high, around 84 per cent. There is little chance of rain and we are expected to get a full match.

New Zealand vs Afghanistan Cricket World Cup 2023: Probable Playing XI

NZ Probable XI Against Afghanistan: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (c)(wk), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry,  Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson

AFG Probable XI Against New Zealand: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi