ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 | 08-Feb-2026 11:00 AM | MA Chidambaram Stadium
AFG 182/6 (20)
NZ 183/5 (17.5)
New Zealand won by 5 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Santner* | 17 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 212.5 |
| Daryl Mitchell | 25 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 178.57 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azmatullah Omarzai* | 3.5 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 10.43 |
| Ziaur Rahman Sharifi | 3 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 11 |
Last Wicket:Mark Chapman c Rashid Khan b Azmatullah 28(17) - 155/5 in 15.4 ov.
New Zealand vs Afghanistan
Afghanistan — Innings 1 (182/6 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) b Lockie Ferguson | 27 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 122.73 | |
| Ibrahim Zadran c Glenn Phillips b Lockie Ferguson | 10 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 | |
| Gulbadin Naib c Seifert b Rachin Ravindra | 63 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 180 | |
| Sediqullah Atal c Seifert b Jacob Duffy | 29 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 120.83 | |
| Darwish Rasooli c Glenn Phillips b Matt Henry | 20 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 153.85 | |
| Azmatullah Omarzai run out (James Neesham/Lockie Ferguson) | 14 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 200 | |
| Mohammad Nabi not out | 10 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 142.86 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 3 | Wides: 6 | Total: 9 | |||||
| Total | 182 | 6 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Rashid Khan (c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi, Fazalhaq Farooqi | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Henry | 4 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.8 |
| Jacob Duffy | 3 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 10 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 4 | 0 | 40 | 2 | 10 |
| James Neesham | 3 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 11 |
| Mitchell Santner | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 5.8 |
| Glenn Phillips | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 1 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 14 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Gurbaz & Ibrahim Zadran | 35 | 31 |
| Gurbaz & Gulbadin | 9 | 5 |
| Sediqullah Atal & Gulbadin | 79 | 51 |
| Darwish Rasooli & Gulbadin | 33 | 17 |
| Darwish Rasooli & Azmatullah | 8 | 5 |
| Nabi & Azmatullah | 18 | 11 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ibrahim Zadran | 5.1 | 35 |
| 2 | Rahmanullah Gurbaz | 5.6 | 44 |
| 3 | Sediqullah Atal | 14.3 | 123 |
| 4 | Gulbadin Naib | 17.2 | 156 |
| 5 | Darwish Rasooli | 18.1 | 164 |
| 6 | Azmatullah Omarzai | 20 | 182 |
New Zealand — Innings 2 (183/5 in 17.5 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Seifert (wk) c Azmatullah b Nabi | 65 | 42 | 7 | 3 | 154.76 | |
| Finn Allen b Mujeeb | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Rachin Ravindra b Mujeeb | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Glenn Phillips b Rashid Khan | 42 | 25 | 7 | 1 | 168 | |
| Mark Chapman c Rashid Khan b Azmatullah | 28 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 164.71 | |
| Daryl Mitchell not out | 25 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 178.57 | |
| Mitchell Santner (c) not out | 17 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 212.5 | |
| Extras | NoBalls: 2 | Wides: 3 | Total: 5 | |||||
| Total | 183 | 5 wkts, 17.5 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | James Neesham, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 12.5 |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 4 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 7.8 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 3.5 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 10.4 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 9 |
| Ziaur Rahman Sharifi | 3 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 11 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 1 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 18 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Seifert & Finn Allen | 14 | 9 |
| Seifert & Ravindra | 0 | 1 |
| Seifert & Phillips | 74 | 46 |
| Seifert & Chapman | 36 | 21 |
| Mitchell & Chapman | 31 | 17 |
| Mitchell & Santner | 28 | 13 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finn Allen | 1.3 | 14 |
| 2 | Rachin Ravindra | 1.4 | 14 |
| 3 | Glenn Phillips | 9.2 | 88 |
| 4 | Tim Seifert | 12.5 | 124 |
| 5 | Mark Chapman | 15.4 | 155 |
Match Info
| Match | New Zealand vs Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| Series | ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Time | 08-Feb-2026 11:00 AM |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium |
| Live Telecast | JioHotstar,Star Sports |
Match Preview: New Zealand vs Afghanistan (NZ vs AFG)
New Zealand will face Afghanistan in a thrilling match on 08-Feb-2026 in ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026. The match will be played at MA Chidambaram Stadium at 11:00 AM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on JioHotstar,Star Sports.
Match Overview
New Zealand is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Afghanistan remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026.
The pitch at MA Chidambaram Stadium is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. New Zealand will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Afghanistan will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between New Zealand batting and Afghanistan bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will New Zealand showcase its strengths, or will Afghanistan pull off a major upset? Join us live on JioHotstar,Star Sports on 08-Feb-2026 to find out the answer!
