As New Zealand and Afghanistan prepare to face off in the 2023 ODI World Cup, it’s crucial to examine their head-to-head record in ODI cricket. The two teams are set to meet on October 18 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, and while their overall encounters are limited, New Zealand holds a clear advantage.
NZ vs AFG Head to Head in ODI:
In the realm of ODI cricket, New Zealand has been dominant in their encounters with Afghanistan. The two sides have met just twice in their eight-year ODI cricket rivalry, and New Zealand boasts an unblemished record.
- Matches Played: 2
- Matches Won (New Zealand): 2
- Matches Won (Afghanistan): 0
- No Result: 0
- Tie: 0
- Win % (New Zealand): 100.00%
- Win % (Afghanistan): 0.00%
This head-to-head record suggests that New Zealand has been consistently superior in their ODI clashes with Afghanistan.
NZ vs AFG Head to Head in ODI World Cup:
When it comes to ODI World Cup encounters, the story remains the same, with New Zealand maintaining their dominance over Afghanistan. The two teams have met just twice in World Cup history, and New Zealand has emerged victorious on both occasions.
- Matches Played: 2
- Matches Won (New Zealand): 2
- Matches Won (Afghanistan): 0
- No Result: 0
- Tie: 0
- Win % (New Zealand): 100.00%
- Win % (Afghanistan): 0.00%
New Zealand secured victories over Afghanistan in the 2015 and 2019 editions of the ODI World Cup, cementing their reputation as the stronger team in this format.
NZ vs AFG Head to Head in India:
Interestingly, New Zealand and Afghanistan have not had the opportunity to face each other in India, making their upcoming clash in Chennai all the more intriguing.
As New Zealand and Afghanistan prepare to renew their cricketing rivalry on October 18, the statistics indicate that New Zealand is the clear favorite, having maintained a flawless record against Afghanistan in both ODI cricket and ODI World Cup encounters.
Cricket enthusiasts eagerly await this fixture, hoping for an exciting contest that could potentially reshape the history between these two teams.
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