NZ vs AFG Live Score, Scorecard, Ball by Ball Match Updates – 4th Match, Group D, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
NZ vs AFG Live Score: Stay updated with New Zealand vs Afghanistan National Cricket Team real-time scores and ball-by-ball coverage of the 4th Match, Group D in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The New Zealand cricket team will face off against the Afghanistan cricket team at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on February 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM IST.
NZ
183/5 (17.5 ov)
AFG
182/6 (20 ov)Cricket fans can follow the live cricket score, scorecard, and ball-by-ball match commentary on MyFinal11. Live streaming for the New Zealand vs Afghanistan match is available on the JioHotstar (App & Website)
New Zealand vs Afghanistan National Cricket Team Scorecard of Recent 5 Matches
New Zealand - Last 5 Matches
| Match | Date | Result | Scorecard |
|---|---|---|---|
| NZ vs SA | 25 Mar 2026 | Lose | View Scorecard |
| NZ vs SA | 22 Mar 2026 | Lose | View Scorecard |
| NZ vs SA | 20 Mar 2026 | Win | View Scorecard |
| NZ vs SA | 17 Mar 2026 | Win | View Scorecard |
| NZ vs SA | 15 Mar 2026 | Lose | View Scorecard |
Afghanistan - Last 5 Matches
| Match | Date | Result | Scorecard |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFG vs CAN | 19 Feb 2026 | Win | View Scorecard |
| AFG vs UAE | 16 Feb 2026 | Win | View Scorecard |
| SA vs AFG | 11 Feb 2026 | Lose | View Scorecard |
| NZ vs AFG | 08 Feb 2026 | Lose | View Scorecard |
| AFG vs WI | 04 Feb 2026 | Win | View Scorecard |
New Zealand vs Afghanistan National Cricket Team & Match Preview
| Match | New Zealand vs Afghanistan |
| Tournament | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date & Time | February 8, 2026 11:00 AM IST |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium |
| Live Stream | JioHotstar (App & Website), Sony Sports Network |
New Zealand Cricket Team News
New Zealand lost their recent match against India by 7 runs.
In that match, Finn Allen delivered a solid performance, scoring 80 runs in 38 balls, while Ish Sodhi added 33 runs off 15 balls. On the bowling side, Lockie Ferguson and Jacob Duffy picked up 2 and 1 wickets respectively.
In the last 5 matches, New Zealand have won 2 matches and lost 3 matches.
Afghanistan Cricket Team News
Afghanistan lost their recent match against the West Indies by 23 runs.
In that match, Ibrahim Zadran scored 51 runs off 34 balls, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz contributed 43 runs off 28 balls. In bowling, Mujeeb Ur Rahman took 2 wickets for 19 runs in 3 overs, while Azmatullah Omarzai took 2 wickets for 33 runs in 4 overs, making them the top performers.
In the last 5 matches, Afghanistan have won 4 matches and lost 1 match.
NZ vs AFG Live Pitch Report for MA Chidambaram Stadium
The match will be held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Here are the pitch statistics from recent years. This information will help you understand how the wicket behaves.
Pitch Report — The pitch conditions here at MA Chidambaram Stadium traditionally T20I reads as a balanced surface. Par-score bands sit roughly at Low: 130, Medium: 170, High: 190.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Condition | Dry |
| Batting Condition | Good |
| Pace Bowling Condition | Fair |
| Spin Bowling Condition | Excellent |
New Zealand vs Afghanistan Live Cricket Score ball-by-ball commentary
Toss and Playing XI:
The match will start on February 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM IST. The toss will be held 30 minutes before the match starts, and we will update here after the toss.
Toss Updates: awaiting updates
Playing XI
Playing XI will be announced after the toss updates
New Zealand Probable XI
Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (WK), Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner (C), Michael Bracewell, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Ish Sodhi
Afghanistan Probable XI
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan (C), Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq
Where to watch ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026? Viewing Options in India
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar (App & Website)
- TV Channels: Sony Sports Network
- Live Score: Follow the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 live cricket score, ball-by-ball commentary, scorecard, and match results on MyFinal11.in
New Zealand vs Afghanistan National Cricket Team Squad & Player List
New Zealand Squad:
Finn Allen, Tim Seifert, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell, Jimmy Neesham, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Ish Sodhi, Kyle Jamieson, Ben Sears
Afghanistan Squad:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Ishaq, Darwish Rasooli, Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Shahidullah Kamal, Rashid Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Ziaur Rahman Sharifi
New Zealand vs Afghanistan Today Match Live Scorecard: All you have to know
When does the NZ vs AFG match start?
The match starts on February 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM IST. The toss will be held 30 minutes before the start.
Where is the NZ vs AFG match being played?
The match will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
How can I watch the NZ vs AFG match live?
Live streaming is available on the JioHotstar (App & Website). (TV broadcast: Sony Sports Network.)
Where can I follow live scores and commentary?
Follow live score, ball-by-ball commentary, scorecard, and match updates on MyFinal11.
Who won the toss?
We will add the toss update here 30 minutes before the match.
What are the probable Playing XIs?
We list the probable XIs for both teams in the preview section above. The teams will update the final XIs after the toss.