🏏 Match Review: New Zealand vs Afghanistan ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 — 4th Match, Group D
🏏 Match Review: New Zealand vs Afghanistan ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 — 4th Match, Group D 📍 MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai 📅 8 February 2026 📊 Result: New Zealand won by 5 wickets (with 13 balls to spare) chasing 183. 🔥 Match Summary Afghanistan, batting first after winning the toss, posted a competitive total of 182/6 in their 20 overs. Gulbadin Naib was the standout batter with a powerful 63 off 35 balls, keeping Afghanistan’s innings alive with big hits. In reply, New Zealand chased down the target in 17.5 overs, finishing at 183/5, led by a classy innings from Tim Seifert (65 off 42) and a quickfire 42 off 25 by Glenn Phillips. Their partnership was key as NZ reeled in the strong total with superior strike rotation and well-timed boundaries. ⭐ Key Performers 📌 Afghanistan Gulbadin Naib — 63 (35): Anchored the innings with impactful hitting. 📌 New Zealand Tim Seifert — 65 (42): Controlled the pace of the chase with smart cricket. Glenn Phillips — 42 (25): Boosted NZ...