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ODI WORLD CUP 2023- iNTERESTING Facts About New Zealand vs Afghanistan Match

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ODI WORLD CUP 2023- ALL About New Zealand vs Afghanistan Match

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 Afghanistan  WON THE TOSS AND chose to field.

 New Zealand scored SLOW BUT CAREFUL 43/1 during the first powerplay

 Will Young scored his second consecutive half-century in the World Cup

 Despite their strong start, New Zealand suffered a surprising mini batting collapse, going from 109/1 to 110/4 in just 22 overs.

 Tom Latham and Glenn Phillips both scored half-centuries, contributing significantly to New Zealand's total of 288/6.

 Trent Boult and Lockie Ferguson combined to take five crucial wickets as Afghanistan lost 8 wickets for 138 runs in 34 overs.

 Ferguson and Mitchell Santner claimed three wickets each, leading to Afghanistan folding for a mere 139 runs in 34.4 overs.

 Mitchell Santner achieved a significant milestone, completing 100 wickets in ODIs.

 New Zealand faced this match without their star, Kane Williamson, who missed the game due to a left thumb fracture.

 Afghanistan had previously stunned England with a remarkable 69-run victory in a thrilling match.

 New Zealand extended their winning streak to four consecutive matches in the ODI World Cup, establishing themselves as strong contenders.