In the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup match, New Zealand is set to face Afghanistan at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, India, on October 18, 2023. New Zealand has been impressive so far in the tournament, with victories against England, the Netherlands, and Bangladesh. However, they will miss their captain, Kane Williamson, who is sidelined due to a fractured left thumb. Stand-in captain Tom Latham, who led the team to back-to-back wins in Williamson’s absence at the beginning of the tournament, will take charge.
Afghanistan, on the other hand, aims to challenge for a top-four spot in the World Cup. They suffered a loss to Bangladesh but made a strong comeback by defeating defending champions, England. Key players like Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Rashid Khan have been delivering excellent performances. Rahmanullah Gurbaz has been crucial at the top of the order, providing explosive starts.
This match promises to be an interesting encounter, with Afghanistan looking to continue their winning momentum. The pitch conditions in Chennai may favor spinners, making it a competitive battle. Afghanistan’s win is considered good value in this match.
Match Details
- ICC ODI World Cup 2023: Match 16
- Teams: New Zealand vs Afghanistan
- Date: 18th October 2023
- Timing: 02:00 PM IST
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Pitch Report
The pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, India, is likely to be conducive to spin bowling. With the match taking place in the morning, there might be some assistance for the bowlers due to early moisture. Teams winning the toss may choose to field first to take advantage of the conditions.
Predicted Playing XI
New Zealand
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
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
Squads
New Zealand
Kane Williamson (c), Trent Boult, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitch Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Will Young.
Afghanistan
Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Abdul Rahman, Naveen ul Haq.
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