Unbelievable match where Afghanistan dominates New Zealand in a thrilling T20 World Cup showdown!
In a jaw-dropping display of cricket prowess, Afghanistan pulled off a remarkable victory over New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2024, winning by a staggering 84 runs. The match was a rollercoaster of excitement as Afghanistan's stars, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz, shone brightly, crushing New Zealand with their exceptional performances. New Zealand, chasing 160 runs, faltered and were bundled out for a mere 75 runs, unable to withstand the relentless onslaught from the Afghan bowlers.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz stole the show with his brilliant knock of 80 runs off just 56 balls, setting the stage on fire. The partnership between Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran, along with a scintillating cameo from Azmatullah Omarzai, further solidified Afghanistan's dominance on the field. The Black Caps, in a shocking turn of events, faced a humiliating defeat, showcasing their worst performance in years after months of inactivity.
The T20 World Cup clash between New Zealand and Afghanistan not only marked Afghanistan's historic victory but also highlighted the unpredictability of cricket. The underdog tale of Afghanistan rising to the occasion and trouncing a cricket giant like New Zealand serves as a reminder of the magic and thrill the sport brings to fans worldwide. This match will surely go down in history as one of the most memorable moments in T20 World Cup history, setting the stage for more exciting showdowns to come.
All our updates as Afghanistan overcome New Zealand to win their second match of the T20 World Cup to top Group C.
New Zealand folded for 75 in a chase of 160 as Afghanistan made it two wins in two.
NZ vs AFG Highlights: Rahmanullah Gurbaz's kock, followed by a four-wicket hauls from Rashid Khan and Fazalhaq Farooqi helped Afghanistan register a ...
Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored an excellent 80 off just 56 balls, while his opening partner Ibrahim Zadran fell for 44. Azmatullah Omarzai played scintillating cameo ...
New Zealand vs Afghanistan Live Score: First Innings Afghanistan Score - 159/6 in 20.0 overs. Afghanistan batting performance. Rahmanullah Gurbaz 80(56)
After spending several months with their feet up, the Black Caps produced their worst performance in years. It wasn't so much the result that shocked as New ...
Set a challenging 160 for victory, the Black Caps crashed to 75 all out off 15.2 overs to suffer their first defeat ever to Afghanistan in T20Is. Opener ...
Afghanistan reached 159-6 then restricted the Black Caps to 75 as captain Rashid Khan and Fazalhaq Farooqi both took 4-17.
Afghanistan vs New Zealand: Afghanistan wins the T20 World Cup game against New Zealand by 84 runs; Captain Rashid Khan says team focussed on its own skills ...