ICC World Cup 2023: Afghanistan vs New Zealand- Match Preview, Predictions, and Odds

ICC World Cup 2023: Afghanistan vs New Zealand- Match Preview, Predictions, and Odds on Betadda

Afghanistan is ready to stand strong against New Zealand on 18th October, from 2: 00 PM onwards, at MA. Chidambaram Stadium.

When looking at the records between New Zealand and Afghanistan, it appears that the former has won both the previous matches by a comfortable margin. Furthermore, New Zealand is one of the favourites to win the 2023 tournament due to its strong and well-rounded squad. On the other hand, while Afghanistan is relatively new to the World Cup and has yet to win a single game against full-member teams, they have the talent and determination to surprise anyone with their performance.

Pitch Report

The stadium is widely renowned for an even track, which provides a balanced surface for both batsmen and bowlers. Its dry surface is great for spin bowling. Over the course of the game, though, the pitch tends to get slower, posing a more difficult situation for the batsmen.

Players Face-Off

Rahmat Shah from Afghanistan and Trent Boult from New Zealand will be a thrilling contest to watch out for. Rahmat has achieved 3269 runs in 97 matches, and Boult has taken 190 wickets in 100 matches.

AFG vs NZ Head-To-Head

Matches played: 2

AFG won: 0

NZ won: 2

Last result: NZ won by 7 wickets

Betadda’s Predictions

Odds of the Match

AFG: 4.4 , NZ: 1.3

Who will win the Toss: New Zealand

Avg 1st Innings total: 224

Avg 2nd Innings total: 205

Best Batter:

AFG: Rahmat Shah, NZ: Kane Williamson

Best Bowler:

AFG: Rashid Khan, NZ: Tim Southee

Key Player of the Match:

AFG: Mohammad Nabi, NZ: Daryl Mitchell