ICC World Cup 2023, Match 16 | New Zealand Vs Afghanistan Head-To-Head
New Zealand have won all three games so far [AP]
New Zealand face-off against Afghanistan in their next league-stage encounter of the ICC World Cup 2023 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday (October 18). The BlackCaps lock horns with the spirited Afghans with the intention to pull off their third consecutive win.
The Kiwis are 3-0 up in the campaign so far, having toppled off England, Netherlands and Bangladesh with ease and command to establish themselves as one of the early World Cup contenders. Meanwhile, Afghanistan recovered from the disappointment of their defeats to Bangladesh and India with a remarkable upset against England in Delhi.
The upcoming match-up on a dry surface in Chennai thus presents a captivating occasion for the fans, who would be hoping for the Afghans to compete and withstand their more-fancied opposition once again.
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Another upset in their kitty would further spice up a World Cup that desperately needs more unforeseen outcomes.
New Zealand vs Afghanistan Head-to-Head Record in ODIs
Reflecting poorly on cricket's elitist attitude towards emerging nations is the fact that New Zealand have only ever played Afghanistan twice in One-Day Internationals. The Afghans have suffered badly at the hands of the game's custodians, who continue to give them a cold shoulder when it comes to bilateral fixtures against the cricketing heavyweights.
| Matches | 2 |
|---|---|
| New Zealand won | 2 |
| Afghanistan | 0 |
New Zealand vs Afghanistan Head-to-Head Record in ODI World Cups
Both of New Zealand's previous two ODI matches against Afghanistan have been played in World Cups. The two nations collided at the 2015 and 2019 editions of the quadrennial event. The Kiwis easily pushed aside their inexperienced opposition in the most comprehensive victories in Napier and Taunton, respectively.
| Matches | 2 |
|---|---|
| New Zealand won | 2 |
| Afghanistan won | 0 |
New Zealand vs Afghanistan Head-to-Head Record in ODIs in India
The match in Chepauk will be the first time New Zealand take on Afghanistan in a men's 50-over international on Indian shores.
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