Afghanistan stunned New Zealand in the 14th match of the ongoing ICCT20 World Cup in America and the West Indies, winning by an enormous score of 84 runs.
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In the Saturday's encounter in Guyana, New Zealand was bowled out for only 75 runs in 15.2 overs while chasing a goal of 160.
Glenn Phillips scored eighteen runs for New Zealand, Matt Henry scored twelve, and captain Kane Williamson scored nine.Rashid Khan and Fazal Haq Farooqui each got four wickets for Afghanistan, and Muhammad Nabi dismissed two players.
Afghanistan lost the toss and managed to achieve 159 runs in the allowed 20 overs with 6 wickets lost.
Azmatullah Omarzai scored 22 runs, Ibrahim Zadran scored 44 runs, and Rahmanullah Garbaz scored 80 runs for Afghanistan.
For New Zealand, Trent Boult and Matt Henry each claimed two wickets.
Afghanistan lost the toss and managed to achieve 159 runs in the allowed 20 overs with 6 wickets lost.
Azmatullah Omarzai scored 22 runs, Ibrahim Zadran scored 44 runs, and Rahmanullah Garbaz scored 80 runs for Afghanistan.
For New Zealand, Trent Boult and Matt Henry each claimed two wickets.
Afghanistan now sits atop Group C with four points gained from this victory.
It should be mentioned that as this was New Zealand's first game at the big event, they have 0 points and are currently fifth and last in the group.
It should be mentioned that as this was New Zealand's first game at the big event, they have 0 points and are currently fifth and last in the group.
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