New Zealand are placed second in the points table with six points, having won three out of the four games played thus far. A win for the Kiwis would ensure them a place in the semis, while a loss would see the Afghan side climb up the points table.
A win for Afghanistan would open the door for India with the Net Run Rate potentially coming into play. Meanwhile, a win for the Kiwis would close the doors for the Men in Blue.
New Zealand vs Afghanistan Match Details
Match: New Zealand vs Afghanistan
Date and Time: 7th November 2021, 3:30 PM IST
Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
New Zealand vs Afghanistan Pitch Report
The pitch in Abu Dhabi is a good one to bat on, with the average first innings score hovering around 150-160 runs. The bowlers will also have a great time at this venue.
New Zealand vs Afghanistan Weather Forecast
It should be a warm, sunny evening, with clear skies in Abu Dhabi, with an average temperature of around 33 degrees Celsius.
New Zealand vs Afghanistan Probable XI
New Zealand
Martin Guptill, Daryl Mitchell, Kane Williamson (c), Devon Conway (wk), Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Adam Milne, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, and Trent Boult.
Afghanistan
Hazratullah Zazai, Mohammad Shahzad (wk), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Gulbadin Naib, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi (c), Karim Janat, Rashid Khan, Sharafuddin Ashraf/Mujeeb ur Rehman, Naveen ul Haq and Hamid Hassan.
New Zealand vs Afghanistan Match Prediction
The Kiwis have had a better run at the ongoing edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021. They are likely to win this encounter against Afghanistan. However, the Mohammad Nabi-led side have the firepower in their ranks to upset their opponents on any given day. They will fancy their chances against New Zealand on Sunday.
Prediction: New Zealand to win this encounter.
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New Zealand vs Afghanistan TV & live streaming details
TV: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar
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