World Cup 2023, Afghanistan Vs New Zealand Live Updates© AFP
New Zealand vs Afghanistan Live updates:Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and opted to bowl against New Zealand at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Afghanistan’s win over England in their last match left the Cricket World Cup 2023 semi-final race wide open. New Zealand, who have three wins in three matches so far in the tournament, have their eyes set on the No. 1 spot in the points table as they take on the spirited Afghans. Kane Williamson is unavailable for the match, having fractured his thumb. In his absence, Tom Latham will take up the skipper’s roled in the team. (LIVE Scorecard)
World Cup 2023 LIVE Updates: New Zealand vs Afghanistan Live Score | NZ Vs AFG Live Score, Straight from from Chennai:
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13:38 (IST)
NZ vs AFG Live: Afghanistan win toss!
Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi wins the toss and opts to bowl against New Zealand in Chennai. No changes for Afghanistan. Will Young comes in for New Zealand to replace the injured Kane Williamson.
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (capt), Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil (wk), Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Tom Latham (capt, wk), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Mark Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult
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13:25 (IST)
NZ vs AFG Live: Weather looks clear!
There was a slight drizzle in Chennai on Tuesday, but the forecast is clear on match day. Hopefully, no rain delays
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13:13 (IST)
NZ vs AFG Live: Focus on Afghanistan’s spin trio!
Mujeeb, Rashid and Nabi would love to bowl in Chennai’s spin-friendly track. However, Mitchell Santner has been tough nut to crack. He is yet to conceded a boundary in this tournament.
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13:11 (IST)
NZ vs AFG Live: Can Afghanistan cause another shock?
Afghanistan have sprung the group stage wide open after hammering holders England on Sunday. Will they cause another upset, or will New Zealand take another step towards the semi-finals?
Stay tuned. Toss in 20 minutes
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12:38 (IST)
NZ vs AFG Live: Hello!
Good afternoon and welcome to our live coverage of the World Cup clash between New Zealand and Afghanistan.
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