Afghanistan vs New Zealand - Players & Playing XI · T20 World Cup 2026
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Based on 4 H2H matches (2021–2026)
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Matt Henry
NZ
Wickets (1+)
Rachin Ravindra
NZ
Wickets (1+)
Glenn Phillips
NZ
Catches (1+)
Daryl Mitchell
NZ
Catches (1+)
Azmatullah Omarzai
AFG
Wickets (1+)
Ibrahim Zadran
AFG
Sixes (1+)
Ibrahim Zadran
AFG
Catches (1+)
Ibrahim Zadran
AFG
Runs (20+)
Top Performers in H2H
From 3 H2H matches
MA Chidambaram Stadium
Chennai, India
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Mar 2024). Rain-affected matches excluded.
Recent Matches at This Venue
| Match | 1st Inn | 2nd Inn | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSK vs KKR 14 Apr 2026 | 192/5 (20) | 160/7 (20) | 352 |
| CSK vs GT 26 Apr 2026 | 158/7 (20) | 162/2 (16.4) | 320 |
| CSK vs MI 02 May 2026 | 159/7 (20) | 160/2 (18.1) | 319 |
| CSK vs LSG 10 May 2026 | 203/8 (20) | 208/5 (19.2) | 411 |
| CSK vs SRH 18 May 2026 | 180/7 (20) | 181/5 (19) | 361 |
AFG at MA Chidambaram Stadium
Top Scorer
Ibrahim Zadran
105 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Mohammad Nabi
5 wkts
NZ at MA Chidambaram Stadium
Top Scorer
Tim Seifert
160 runs
Top Wicket-Taker
Matt Henry
4 wkts
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Afghanistan
Playing XI in this match
New Zealand
Playing XI in this match
Afghanistan · Innings 1
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) | b Lockie Ferguson | 27 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 122.73 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | c Glenn Phillips b Lockie Ferguson | 10 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 |
| Gulbadin Naib | c Tim Seifert b Rachin Ravindra | 63 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 180 |
| Sediqullah Atal | c Tim Seifert b Jacob Duffy | 29 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 120.83 |
| Darwish Rasooli | c Glenn Phillips b Matt Henry | 20 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 153.85 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | run out (James Neesham) | 14 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 200 |
| Mohammad Nabi | not out | 10* | 7 | 0 | 1 | 142.86 |
New Zealand · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Henry | 4 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Duffy | 3 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 4 | 0 | 40 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| James Neesham | 3 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| Mitchell Santner (c) | 4 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 5.75 | 1 | 0 |
| Glenn Phillips | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 1 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
New Zealand · Innings 2
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Seifert (wk) | c Azmatullah Omarzai b Mohammad Nabi | 65 | 42 | 7 | 3 | 154.76 |
| Finn Allen | b Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Rachin Ravindra | b Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Glenn Phillips | b Rashid Khan | 42 | 25 | 7 | 1 | 168 |
| Mark Chapman | c Rashid Khan b Azmatullah Omarzai | 28 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 164.71 |
| Daryl Mitchell | not out | 25* | 14 | 1 | 1 | 178.57 |
| Mitchell Santner (c) | not out | 17* | 8 | 2 | 1 | 212.5 |
Afghanistan · Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ | Wd | Nb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 12.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | 4 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 7.75 | 0 | 0 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 3.5 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 11.43 | 2 | 1 |
| Rashid Khan (c) | 4 | 0 | 36 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Ziaur Rahman Sharifi | 3 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 1 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 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 |
Gulbadin Naib
AFG
|
80.4 |
| 2 |
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
AFG
|
69.5 |
| 3 |
Tim Seifert
NZ
|
60.8 |
| 4 |
Mitchell Santner
NZ
|
53.6 |
| 5 |
Glenn Phillips
NZ
|
53.0 |
| 6 |
Azmatullah Omarzai
AFG
|
50.1 |
| 7 |
Lockie Ferguson
NZ
|
47.5 |
| 8 |
Daryl Mitchell
NZ
|
39.4 |
| 9 |
Mark Chapman
NZ
|
38.0 |
| 10 |
Matt Henry
NZ
|
37.3 |
| 11 |
Rashid Khan
AFG
|
31.7 |
| 12 |
Darwish Rasooli
AFG
|
31.3 |
| 13 |
Sediqullah Atal
AFG
|
28.8 |
| 14 |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
AFG
|
28.1 |
| 15 |
Jacob Duffy
NZ
|
21.8 |
| 16 |
Mohammad Nabi
AFG
|
20.1 |
| 17 |
Ibrahim Zadran
AFG
|
10.9 |
| 18 |
Ziaur Rahman Sharifi
AFG
|
7.5 |
| 19 |
Rachin Ravindra
NZ
|
7.1 |
| 20 |
James Neesham
NZ
|
6.6 |
| 21 |
Fazalhaq Farooqi
AFG
|
5.4 |
| 22 |
Finn Allen
NZ
|
0.5 |
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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Afghanistan vs New Zealand: who played
New Zealand won by 5 wickets (with 13 balls remaining) in T20 World Cup 2026 at MA Chidambaram Stadium on 8 February 2026. Tim Seifert top-scored with 65 off 42 balls and Mujeeb Ur Rahman took 2/31.
Frequently asked questions
Who played in Afghanistan vs New Zealand?
Afghanistan XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Sediqullah Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan (c), Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi. New Zealand XI: Tim Seifert (wk), Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner (c), James Neesham, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Jacob Duffy.
Who won Afghanistan vs New Zealand?
New Zealand won by 5 wickets (with 13 balls remaining).
When and where was Afghanistan vs New Zealand played?
Afghanistan vs New Zealand was played at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on Sunday 8 February 2026, in T20 World Cup 2026.
What were the final scores in Afghanistan vs New Zealand?
Afghanistan scored 182/6 in 20 overs. New Zealand scored 183/5 in 17.5 overs.
Who was the Statz MVP in Afghanistan vs New Zealand?
Gulbadin Naib was named Statz MVP, earning a Statz Rating of 80/100. The Statz Rating combines batting impact, bowling impact and match context.
Who was the top run-scorer in Afghanistan vs New Zealand?
Tim Seifert top-scored with 65 off 42 balls.
Who took the most wickets in Afghanistan vs New Zealand?
Mujeeb Ur Rahman took 2/31 in 4 overs.