NZ vs AFG Dream11 Prediction

NZ vs AFG Match Preview

New Zealand has demonstrated exceptional performance in all aspects of the game, as evidenced by their significant margins of victory thus far. The valuable experience gained by Devon Conway through his participation in the IPL has proven to be advantageous, as he has been in outstanding form and has emerged as the top scorer for his team. Additionally, the contributions of Will Young and Rachin Ravindra at the top of the batting order have been commendable.

In his first match of the tournament on Friday, Kane Williamson displayed a brilliant innings, scoring 78 runs. Unfortunately, he was forced to retire early due to an injury to his thumb. Daryl Mitchell, renowned for his powerful striking ability, has also performed admirably. He will play a crucial role in the middle order, alongside Tom Latham and Glenn Phillips.

Turning to the bowling department, Matt Henry has excelled with the new ball, claiming 8 wickets. He will receive support from Trent Boult and Lockie Ferguson. New Zealand has heavily relied on Mitchell Santner to deliver strong performances in the spin department, and he has thus far fulfilled expectations.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran displayed an impressive century partnership in the previous match, marking their third such achievement this year, thereby setting the stage for a substantial total. However, the inconsistent performance of the middle order continues to hinder Afghanistan's prospects. It is imperative for Ikram Alikhil and Rahmat Shah to elevate their game and contribute significantly with the bat in this upcoming match.

The significance of runs from the top two batsmen is evident, and they will face a stern challenge from New Zealand's bowlers. In fact, it is highly likely that the Afghan players will have to contend with a barrage of short balls from Lockie Ferguson.

The team possesses talented all-rounders in the form of Azmatullah Omarzai and Mohammad Nabi, who provide depth to the batting lineup. Afghanistan's renowned spin attack, which had a relatively subdued start, finally found its rhythm and claimed 8 wickets.

Rashid Khan and Mujeeb Ur Rahman, who both secured 3 wickets each, will once again be the key bowlers for Afghanistan. However, the pace department remains a weakness. If, and it is a significant if, the pitch in Chennai favors the spinners, Afghanistan will enter this match with a belief that victory is attainable.