After opting to bat, Afghanistan have misplaced 4 wickets early of their must-win recreation in opposition to New Zealand within the ongoing T20 World Cup. Trent Boult, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee and Adam Milne received one wicket every for New Zealand. Earlier, Afghanistan made one change of their taking part in XI as spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman got here again into the aspect instead of Sharafuddin Ashraf whereas New Zealand made no adjustments of their line-up. New Zealand go into the sport on the again of three consecutive victories — in opposition to Scotland, India and Namibia — after shedding their first match to Pakistan, who’ve already certified for the last-four stage. Afghanistan, alternatively, have gained two of their 4 matches until now and wish an enormous win in opposition to the Kane Williamson-led aspect to have any probability of qualifying for the semi-finals. The results of this recreation may even be important to India who sit third within the Group 2 factors desk with 4 factors. If the Mohammad Nabi-led aspect comes out as winners in opposition to the Black Caps, India could have an opportunity of creating it to the semi-finals after they take the sector in opposition to Namibia on Monday. For New Zealand, the equation is straightforward: in the event that they win this recreation, they’ll seal their place within the remaining 4 and each Afghanistan and India can be eradicated. (LIVE SCORECARD)
What the captains stated at toss:
“We’ll bat first. It was an evening recreation in Abu Dhabi, so we bowled first contemplating the dew issue. It is a day recreation, so we need to publish an honest whole on the board. Mujeeb (Ur Rahman) is again, he’s within the group, Sharafuddin (Ashraf) is out. We’ll strive our greatest and attempt to win,” stated Afghanistan captain Mohammad Nabi.
Afghanistan Taking part in XI: Hazratullah Zazai, Mohammad Shahzad(w), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Najibullah Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi(c), Karim Janat, Rashid Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Hamid Hassan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
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“We have been going to have a bat as properly, it is a used floor. I feel either side have match-winners and it is a mixture of youth and expertise. We’re taking part in with the identical group, no adjustments, stated New Zealand Kane Williamson after shedding the toss.
New Zealand Taking part in XI: Martin Guptill, Daryl Mitchell, Kane Williamson(c), Devon Conway(w), Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult
T20 World Cup 2021 New Zealand vs Afghanistan Dwell Cricket Rating Straight From Sheikh Zayed Stadium In Abu Dhabi
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November07202116:34 (IST)
SIX!
Santner to Najibullah, SIX!! over deep mid wicket!! Najibullah has to attain win to energy his group to an enormous whole.
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November07202116:32 (IST)
SIX!
Santner to Najibullah, SIX, Straight down the bottom!! What a wonderful shot from the left hander!!
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November07202116:17 (IST)
Sodhi Strikes!
OUT!! BOWLED!! Sodhi strikes!! Gulbadin Naib departs after a great begin.
Gulbadin b Ish Sodhi 15(18) (4s-1)
Dwell Rating: Afghanistan 56/4 in 10 overs
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November07202116:14 (IST)
FOUR!
One other boundary from Najibullah and this time in opposition to Ish Sodhi. 50 up for Afghanistan!!
Dwell Rating: Afghanistan 53/3
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November07202116:12 (IST)
Again-To-Again Boundaries!
Neesham to Najibullah, FOUR!! to 3rd man. Two in two for Najib This partnership is giving one thing to cheer for Afghan followers,
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November07202116:07 (IST)
FOUR!
Santner to Najibullah, FOUR!! Wonderful strike to lengthy on however Afghanistan want extra from him right now.
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November07202115:55 (IST)
Third Wicket!
Southee to Rahmanullah, OUT LBW!! Third wicket falls for Afghanistan in a should win recreation.
Gurbaz lbw b Southee 6(9) (4s-1)
Dwell Rating: Afghanistan 19/3 in 5.1 overs
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November07202115:49 (IST)
FOUR!
Boult to Gulbadin, FOUR on the ultimate ball.
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November07202115:48 (IST)
One other WICKET!
OUT!! Trent Boult strikes this time!! Zazai has to depart!
Hazratullah Zazai c Santner b Boult 2(4)Dwell Rating: Afghanistan 12/2 in 3.1 overs
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November07202115:44 (IST)
FOUR!
Milne, to Rahmanullah, FOUR, to effective leg. The fielder was up- contained in the 30-yard circle and that resulted in a boundary for Afghanistan.
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November07202115:42 (IST)
OUT!
OUT!! Good catch by Devon Conway with the gloves. First wicket falls for Afghanistan as Mohammad Shahzad is caught behind within the third over of the match. Adam Milne offers New Zealand the primary breakthrough.
Mohammad Shahzad c Conway b Milne 4(11) (4s-1)
Dwell Rating: Afghanistan 8/1 in 2.2 overs
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November07202115:33 (IST)
FOUR!
FOUR!! Shahzad smashed it straight over the bowler’s head. First boundary of the match and that was a poor size by Southee.
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November07202115:32 (IST)
First Run!
Southee to Zazai, WIDE!! First run on the board and that got here as extensive!!
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November07202115:11 (IST)
No Adjustments In New Zealand Taking part in XI!
New Zealand Taking part in XI: Martin Guptill, Daryl Mitchell, Kane Williamson(c), Devon Conway(w), Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult
A toss win for @ACBofficials and @MohammadNabi007 and he opts to bat first in Abu Dhabi. Kane Williamson confirms an unchanged XI for the ultimate Group Recreation. Comply with play LIVE in NZ on @skysportnz and @SENZ_Radio with highlights on @sparknzsport. #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/hfKdp0gmnk
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) November 7, 2021
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November07202115:10 (IST)
Mujeeb Comes Again In Afghanistan Taking part in XI!
Afghanistan Taking part in XI: Hazratullah Zazai, Mohammad Shahzad(w), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Najibullah Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi(c), Karim Janat, Rashid Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Hamid Hassan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
@sharafashraf82 is out whereas Mujeeb ur Rahman is in for right now’s match. Right here is our full taking part in XI in opposition to NZ#AfgvsNZ #T20WC2021 pic.twitter.com/2QDrjomJ5J
— Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) November 7, 2021
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November07202115:04 (IST)
Afghanistan Win Toss, Decide To Bat vs New Zealand!
Afghanistan skipper Mohammad Nabi has gained the toss and elected to bat vs New Zealand in Abu Dhabi.
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November07202114:49 (IST)
How India Can Qualify For Semis?
This is how semifinals equation stands for India forward of New Zealand and Afghanistan tie:
1. Afghanistan must beat New Zealand right now
2. India must defeat Namibia of their final match of the event and go previous Afghanistan’s internet run fee
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November07202114:42 (IST)
First T20I Recreation Between Afghanistan And New Zealand!
Afghanistan and New Zealand have by no means clashed in T20 internationals. They’ve solely met in ODIs and that too in World Cups- 2015 and 2019 with Black Caps profitable each instances.
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November07202114:01 (IST)
Howdy And Welcome!
Howdy and Welcome to the stay weblog of Afghanistan vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2021 match. This is among the most important recreation of the continuing event as three groups – New Zealand, Afghanistan and India — are on the boat to achieve the semifinals. If Afghanistan win this recreation then India could have an opportunity of creating it to the ultimate 4 after they take the sector in opposition to Namibia on Monday. Nevertheless, India must go previous Afghanistan’s internet run-rate to complete second in Group 2. For New Zealand the equation is straightforward in the event that they win this recreation then they’ll seal their place within the remaining 4 and each Afghanistan and India can be eradicated.
The match will begin at 3:30 PM IST whereas the toss can be at 3:00 PM.
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