NZ vs AFG, Today Match Prediction, Match 16, New Zealand vs Afghanistan, ICC ODI World Cup 2023, 18th October, 2023

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  • Match: New Zealand (NZ) vs Afghanistan (AFG)
  • Date- 18th October 2023
  • Match Format- 50 overs
  • Venue- MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
  • Time- 2:00 PM (IST)
  • Weather Forecast- Partly Cloudy, 32

New Zealand vs Afghanistan Match Prediction Preview:

Welcome to the NZ vs AFG Today Prediction curated by Kheltalk cricket experts.

In Match 16 of the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup 2023, we will be witnessing an exciting game between New Zealand and Afghanistan. The match will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

New Zealand have been an epitome of consistency in this tournament and have won all 3 of their opening fixtures. They have defeated England, Netherlands and Bangladesh.

On the other hand, Afghanistan caused the biggest upset in the history of ODI World Cup, when they defeated defending champions, England, by 69 runs on 15th October 2023.

Top Batters NZ vs AFG 

  • Devon Conway (NZ)- 229 runs in the tournament
  • Rachin Ravindra (NZ)- 183 runs in the tournament
  • Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AFG)- 148 runs in the tournament

Top Bowlers for NZ vs AFG

  • Matt Henry (NZ)- 8 wickets in the tournament
  • Mitchell Santner (NZ)- 8 wickets in the tournament
  • Rashid Khan (AFG)- 5 wickets in the tournament

NZ vs AFG Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If NZ bats first

  • First Innings score prediction- NZ is expected to score 360-380 runs
  • Result prediction- NZ will win the match by 120-140 runs

Scenario 2- If AFG bats first

  • First Innings score prediction- AFG is expected to score 200-220 runs
  • Result prediction- NZ will win the match by 6 wickets

NZ vs AFG Today Match Prediction, Match 16, Who Will Win the Match?

New Zealand to win

We predict that New Zealand will be winning Match 16 of this ICC ODI World Cup 2023 at Dharamshala. The likes of Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Mitchell Santner and Rachin Ravindra will be key players to watch out for.    

Team Update/Players Availability/Injury News

Kane Williamson has a fractured left thumb and will be out of action.

Predicted Playing 11

New Zealand Predicted Playing XI

Devon Conway (wk), Will Young, Mark Chapman, Daryl-Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk & c), Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Trent Boult

Afghanistan Predicted Playing XI

Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad

New Zealand Squad

Devon Conway, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Tom Latham(w/c), Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson, Tim Southee, Mitchell Santner, James Neesham

Afghanistan Squad

Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Abdul Rahman, Naveen ul Haq

Also read: ICC ODI World Cup 2023: 3 Reasons Why Pakistan Might Not Qualify For Semis

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