In the 14th game of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, New Zealand will start their campaign against Afghanistan. New Zealand has a clean record against Afghanistan and will be looking to maintain it.
However, Afghanistan has started well with a massive win against Uganda and will look to continue this momentum to challenge the Kiwis.
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New Zealand is always one of the top contenders at world events but has often fallen short on the final hurdle. Captain Kane Williamson will be looking to change that in this tournament.
Afghanistan, led by Rashid Khan, is coming off a dominating 125-run win against Uganda. Facing New Zealand will be a tougher challenge, but Rashid and his team will be looking to continue their momentum from the last game.
New Zealand vs Afghanistan, T20 World Cup 2024: Predicted lineups
Predicted XI for New Zealand: Kane Williamson (c), Finn Allen, Devon Conway (wk), Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, James Neesham, Trent Boult, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi
Predicted XI for Afghanistan: Rashid Khan (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Karim Janat, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq
New Zealand vs Afghanistan: Head-to-head in T20Is
| Team | Match won |
| New Zealand | 1 |
| Afghanistan | 0 |
New Zealand vs Afghanistan, T20 World Cup 2024: Live Toss
The toss of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 match between New Zealand and Afghanistan will take place at 04:30 am IST, June 8.
New Zealand vs Afghanistan, T20 World Cup 2024: Prediction
Afghanistan will come into this game feeling confident after their big win in their first match. But even a depleted New Zealand side will be a much tougher contest. While Kane Williamson gives New Zealand's batting stability, they have some big-hitters like Devon Conway and Darryl Mitchell as well. The Kiwis' superior pace attack gives them the edge.
New Zealand vs Afghanistan, T20 World Cup 2024: Betting odds
According to Dafabet, New Zealand are the favorites to win the T20 World Cup 2024 match against Afghanistan.
| Team | Betting odds |
| New Zealand | 1.48 |
| Afghanistan | 2.78 |
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