Highlights | NZ Vs AFG ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Cricket Scorecard: New Zealand Win By 149 Runs

New Zealand vs Afghanistan (NZ vs AFG), ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Match Cricket Scorecard: New Zealand win by 149 runs.

New Zealand vs Afghanistan ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Live Score.

Cricket World Cup 2023 Live: Afghanistan won the toss in Match 16 of Cricket World Cup 2023 vs New Zealand and opted to bowl first. Tom Latham's side posted 288 runs on the board and bowled out their opposition for 139 in 34.4 overs. Riding high after a surprising victory over England, Afghanistan faces New Zealand in a crucial World Cup match. New Zealand aims to maintain their undefeated streak in the tournament and secure their spot at the top of the points table. However, Afghanistan is determined to continue their remarkable performance and potentially cause another upset.

The Kiwis rely on their top-order batsmen, including Will Young, Devon Conway, and Daryl Mitchell. They must contend with Afghanistan's spinners, Rashid Khan and Mohammed Nabi. Meanwhile, Afghanistan, led by Hashmatullah Shahidi, is banking on their in-form players, including opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz, to counter New Zealand's pace attack.

Follow LIVE Score And Updates From Match Number 16 Of ODI World Cup 2023 New Zealand vs Afghanistan.

18 October 2023

21:57 IST

LIVE AFG vs NZ WC 2023: Phillips wins Player Of The Match

"The Afghanistan spinners are incredibly talented and strong. Was really pleasing to see me and Tom go well in the middle after losing a few early. It was really good the way we batted here, especially on a dusty track here," said Glenn Phillips after winning the player of the match award.

21:33 IST

LIVE AFG vs NZ WC 2023: Latham after the win

"A pleasing start. Another great performance. We were put under pressure some times. The bowlers managed to take wickets when it was needed. We had lost three wickets in a short span of time. We thought of regrouping. They bowled fantastically well. We managed to capitalize. Glenn played a fantastic knock. The first 10 overs were superb. Mitch Santner coming in and doing his job. Pleasing all-round performance. I guess on the back of some good performances, it is pleasing. We have India and then Australia. Hopefully, the momentum will continue," said Tom Latham.