New Zealand vs Afghanistan - Players & Playing XI · T20 World Cup 2021
Head-to-Head Record
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Based on 4 H2H matches (2021–2026)
Last 4 H2H Results (NZ perspective)
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Season Comparison
Current Standings
NZ
W4 L1
AFG
W2 L3
Active Streaks
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Devon Conway
NZ
Catches (1+)
Devon Conway
NZ
Runs (20+)
Daryl Mitchell
NZ
Sixes (1+)
Devon Conway
NZ
Fours (2+)
Gulbadin Naib
AFG
Catches (1+)
Daryl Mitchell
NZ
Catches (1+)
Kane Williamson
NZ
Catches (1+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 3 H2H matches
Sheikh Zayed Stadium
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Jan 2025). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADKR vs MIE 20 Dec 2025 | 187/4 (20) | 152/7 (20) | 339 |
| ADKR vs SW 22 Dec 2025 | 134/9 (20) | 135/6 (20) | 269 |
| MIE vs GG 23 Dec 2025 | 141/6 (20) | 142/2 (16.3) | 283 |
| MIE vs DC 27 Dec 2025 | 122/8 (20) | 126/2 (16.4) | 248 |
| DV vs MIE 30 Dec 2025 | 233/1 (20) | 188/7 (20) | 421 |
NZ at Sheikh Zayed Stadium
Top Scorer
Daryl Mitchell
89 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Adam Milne
4 wkts
AFG at Sheikh Zayed Stadium
Top Scorer
Mohammad Nabi
238 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Rashid Khan
15 wkts
Hit Rates
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Top Bowlers (Recent)
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Top Bowlers (Recent)
New Zealand
Playing XI in this match
Afghanistan
Playing XI in this match
Afghanistan · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazratullah Zazai | c Mitchell Santner b Trent Boult | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Mohammad Shahzad (wk) | c Devon Conway b Adam Milne | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 36.36 |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | lbw b Tim Southee | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Gulbadin Naib | b Ish Sodhi | 15 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Najibullah Zadran | c James Neesham b Trent Boult | 73 | 48 | 6 | 3 | 152.08 |
| Mohammad Nabi (c) | c Tim Southee b Tim Southee | 14 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 70 |
| Karim Janat | c Ish Sodhi b Trent Boult | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Rashid Khan | c Kane Williamson b James Neesham | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | not out | 0* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
New Zealand · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Southee | 4 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Trent Boult | 4 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 4.25 | 0 | 0 |
| Adam Milne | 4 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 4.25 | 0 | 0 |
| James Neesham | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Mitchell Santner | 2 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 13.5 | 1 | 0 |
| Ish Sodhi | 2 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 6.5 | 1 | 0 |
New Zealand · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Guptill | b Rashid Khan | 28 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 121.74 |
| Daryl Mitchell | c Mohammad Shahzad b Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 17 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 141.67 |
| Kane Williamson (c) | not out | 40* | 42 | 3 | 0 | 95.24 |
| Devon Conway (wk) | not out | 36* | 32 | 4 | 0 | 112.5 |
Afghanistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Nabi (c) | 4 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 6.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Naveen ul Haq | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Hamid Hassan | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 4.67 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashid Khan | 4 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Gulbadin Naib | 1.1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 8.18 | 0 | 0 |
Statz Rating
A contextual performance score measuring each player's overall impact in the match. Scaled against the season so ratings are directly comparable across fixtures.
| Rank | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Trent Boult
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 2 |
Najibullah Zadran
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 3 |
Tim Southee
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 4 |
Adam Milne
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 5 |
Devon Conway
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 6 |
Martin Guptill
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 7 |
Rashid Khan
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 8 |
Kane Williamson
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 9 |
Daryl Mitchell
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 10 |
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 11 |
Mohammad Nabi
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 12 |
James Neesham
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 13 |
Gulbadin Naib
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 14 |
Ish Sodhi
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 15 |
Hamid Hassan
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 16 |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 17 |
Naveen ul Haq
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 18 |
Mohammad Shahzad
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 19 |
Mitchell Santner
NZ
|
0.0 |
| 20 |
Hazratullah Zazai
AFG
|
0.0 |
| 21 |
Karim Janat
AFG
|
0.0 |
How Statz Rating works:
- Each player receives a contextual match impact score based on their all-round contribution — batting, bowling, and situational factors.
- Ratings are scaled against the season benchmark so they are directly comparable across fixtures and to the season leaderboard.
- A typical top performer scores around 100. Exceptional performances can exceed 100.
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New Zealand vs Afghanistan: who played
New Zealand won by 8 wickets (with 11 balls remaining) in T20 World Cup 2021 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium on 7 November 2021. Najibullah Zadran top-scored with 73 off 48 balls and Trent Boult took 3/17.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in New Zealand vs Afghanistan?
New Zealand XI: Martin Guptill, Daryl Mitchell, Kane Williamson (c), Devon Conway (wk), Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult. Afghanistan XI: Hazratullah Zazai, Mohammad Shahzad (wk), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Gulbadin Naib, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi (c), Karim Janat, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen ul Haq, Hamid Hassan.
Who won New Zealand vs Afghanistan?
New Zealand won by 8 wickets (with 11 balls remaining).
When and where was New Zealand vs Afghanistan played?
New Zealand vs Afghanistan was played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Sunday 7 November 2021, in T20 World Cup 2021.
What were the final scores in New Zealand vs Afghanistan?
New Zealand scored 125/2 in 18.1 overs. Afghanistan scored 124/8 in 20 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in New Zealand vs Afghanistan?
Trent Boult was named Statz MVP. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in New Zealand vs Afghanistan?
Najibullah Zadran top-scored with 73 off 48 balls.
Who took the most wickets in New Zealand vs Afghanistan?
Trent Boult took 3/17 in 4 overs.