In-form New Zealand face a spirited Afghanistan side in ODI World Cup 2023 clash on Wednesday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
The Kiwis have won all of their matches in the ongoing World Cup thus far and are currently second on the points table on net run rate behind hosts India.
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Afghanistan, on the other hand, are fresh from beating reigning champions England in their last game and will aim to create yet another upset.
NZ vs AFG: Dream 11
Dream 11 for New Zealand vs Afghanistan
- Devon Conway (Batsman/Wicketkeeper)
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Batsman/Wicketkeeper)
- Daryl Mitchell (Batsman)
- Glenn Phillips (Batsman)
- Hashmatullah Shahidi (Batsman)
- Jimmy Neesham (All-rounder)
- Azmatullah Omarzai (All-rounder)
- Mitchell Santner (All-rounder)
- Rashid Khan (Bowler)
- Trent Boult (Bowler)
- Matt Henry (Bowler)
Top fantasy picks and tips for NZ vs AFG
Devon Conway (Batsman)
One of the most in-form batters in the world at the moment, New Zealand's wicket-keeper batsman is the second-highest run scorer in the tournament after Rohit Sharma. The CSK opener has scored 229 runs with a highest score of 152 not out.
Conway could be picked as a captain as he could once again score big runs against Afghanistan.
Mitchell Santner (All rounder)
Santner is the joint-highest wicket-taker in the ongoing World Cup along with team-mate Matt Henry and ace Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah. All three bowlers have three eight wickets each.
Keeping in mind the turning conditions of the Chennai pitch, Santner could prove to be the trump card and is likely to be more effective than Henry on Wednesday. On top of that, the CSK all-rounder has the capability to score runs in the middle-order.
Rashin Khan (Bowler)
On Chennai's turning track, it should be a no-brainer to pick ace Afghan spinner Rashid Khan. The experienced bowler has picked up five pickest in three games thus far out of which three came against England in his last match.
How to watch NZ vs AFG: TV channel, telecast, live stream details online and on mobile
Star Sports Network has acquired the rights to broadcast the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. The matches will be broadcast live in multiple languages (English, Hindi, and Vernacular) across the Star Sports Network. Live streaming will be available on Disney+ Hotstar.
| Country | TV channels | Live streaming |
| India | Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 2 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi HD, Star Sports 1 Kannada HD, Star Sports 1 Tamil HD, Star Sports 1 Telugu HD, Star Sports Select 2 HD (English) | Disney+ Hotstar app and website |
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New Zealand vs Afghanistan: Latest CWC 2023 predictions, betting odds
The Dafabet odds indicate that New Zealand are better placed than Afghanistan.
| Team | Betting odds |
| New Zealand | 1.29 |
| Afghanistan | 3.75 |
Who will win the 2023 World Cup?
India, England and Australia are among the top five favourites for the 2023 World Cup title. The odds from Dafabet are as follows.
| Team | Odds (Dafabet) |
|---|---|
| India | 3.25 |
| England | 4.50 |
| Australia | 5.00 |
| Pakistan | 8.00 |
| New Zealand | 9.00 |
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