will lock horns with New Zealand Afghanistan ICC Men’s Match 40 t20 world cup In 2021 Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. They dominated in their previous match against Namibia, but they would know that this is the match that could define their future in this competition. A win here will take them to the semi-finals, while a loss will end their campaign.
Afghanistan, on the other hand, need to win this match by a solid margin if they have any hope of making it to the top 4. They lost their last match to India and now they have to put their best foot forward against a well-off – the oiled Blackcaps.
New Zealand have not made much changes in the XI. They have missed the services of the injured Lockie Ferguson but the rest of the attack looks very well and thoroughly oiled and on a good pitch in Abu Dhabi, they will hold the key against the free-flowing Afghanistan batsmen.
If Afghanistan has any hope of making the semi-finals, it will have to do its best against New Zealand. They need the services of Rashid Khan, and indeed Mujeeb ur Rahman would be hoping to be fit for this crucial match.
Abu Dhabi, Pitch Report:
The pitch in Abu Dhabi has become one of the better pitches to bat in recent times and if the pitch remains the same, it will test both the bowling attacks. However, there may be challenges as it is a day game. Batsmen have to dig and scrape if needed before extending their range. Chasing has been the way to go in tournaments and that trend should continue in this match.
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi Records (T20):
Total matches played: 59
Matches won by batting first: 27
Matches Won Bowling Second: 32
Average first innings score: 141
Average second innings score: 128
Highest total: 225/7 (20 overs) IRE vs AFG. By
Minimum Score: 87/10 (18.3 Overs) HK vs Oman
Highest score chased: 166/4 (19 overs) NAM vs NED. By
Minimum score defended: 129/6 (20 overs) by England v Pak
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