As New Zealand faces Afghanistan in the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, both teams are aiming for a crucial victory to secure their place in the knockout stage. The match is scheduled for Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, India. Let’s take a look at the predicted playing XIs for both teams:
New Zealand:
New Zealand has been in excellent form in the tournament, with their captain Kane Williamson playing a pivotal role in their success until his unfortunate injury. Tom Latham, who led the team to victory in Williamson’s absence, will continue as the captain. The top order will be key for New Zealand, with Conway and Daryl Mitchell expected to provide solildity to the lineup.
New Zealand will look to test the Afghan batters with the sheer pace of Lockie Ferguson. Santner will play a huge role in the middle overs along with Ravindra and Glenn Phillips.
Playing XI
Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (c)(wk), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult
Afghanistan:
Afghanistan’s victory over England showcased their potential, and they will look to build on that win. Rahmanullah Gurbaz has been in excellent form at the top of the order, and his partnership with Ibrahim will be crucial. The spin duo of Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman will once again be the key to Afghanistan’s chances.
The performance from their fast bowlers in the last match will have given huge confidence to the Afghan side. If they continue to take wickets with the new ball, it will become easier for the spinners to control the game later.
Playing XI
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Both teams will be aware of the significance of this match, as a win can significantly boost their chances of progressing to the next stage. New Zealand will aim to maintain their unbeaten streak, while Afghanistan will look to continue their momentum from the victory over England. It promises to be an exciting contest with high-quality cricket on display.
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