Afghanistan vs New Zealand Player Ratings · T20 World Cup 2026
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.
Afghanistan vs New Zealand: result and key facts
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 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.
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.