New Zealand beat Afghanistan by five wickets in T20 World Cup opener
Afghanistan opened their T20 World Cup campaign with a competitive performance but ultimately fell short against New Zealand in Chennai match today.
Afghanistan batted first in the opening match in Chennai, scoring 183 runs in 20 overs but losing key wickets at crucial moments.
New Zealand chased the target confidently, using disciplined batting and timely partnerships to reach the total in the 18th over and secure victory.
Despite the loss, Afghanistan showed promising batting spells and competitive bowling, signaling potential improvement in their remaining matches in the tournament.
The T20 World Cup remains one of cricket’s biggest tournaments, giving emerging teams like Afghanistan opportunities to compete regularly against top international sides.
Afghanistan’s cricket team has made significant progress in recent years, earning respect globally and inspiring young players across the country.
Observers say Afghanistan can still recover in the tournament if the team builds on positives and improves consistency in batting, bowling and match control.
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