Afghanistan’s remarkable run in the T20 World Cup continued with another commanding victory, this time against New Zealand by 84 runs in Providence. This win firmly placed them at the top of Group C, showcasing their dominance in the Super Eight stage.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran set the tone for Afghanistan’s innings with a solid opening partnership, accumulating 103 runs in 14.3 overs. Gurbaz’s impressive knock of 80 runs off 56 balls laid the foundation for Afghanistan’s total.
Despite a strong start, Afghanistan’s batting performance was somewhat divided, with a slower run rate in the latter half of their innings. However, their total of 160 proved to be more than sufficient against New Zealand’s struggling batting lineup.
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New Zealand, facing a challenging target on a pitch assisting both seamers and spinners, faltered under pressure. Afghanistan’s bowlers, particularly Fazalhaq Farooqi and Rashid Khan, wreaked havoc, picking up four wickets each and bowling out New Zealand for just 75 runs.
While New Zealand’s bowlers tried to contain Afghanistan’s run flow, they struggled to break through the resilient batting lineup. Despite some early hiccups, Afghanistan maintained their momentum and secured a convincing victory.
Overall, Afghanistan’s dominant performance with both bat and ball showcased their potential as a formidable contender in the T20 World Cup. With two consecutive victories in the Super Eight stage, they have firmly established themselves as a team to watch out for in the tournament.
