Kane Williamson’s New Zealand team is gearing up to face Rashid Khan’s Afghanistan in their opening match of the T20 World Cup at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. Afghanistan comes into the match with a strong performance, having defeated Uganda by 125 runs in their first match.
Afghanistan’s openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran provided a solid start in the previous match, while bowlers Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq, and Rashid Khan were exceptional. On the other hand, New Zealand boasts a lineup of match-winners, with skipper Kane Williamson leading the charge. Players like Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, and Glenn Phillips can also make a significant impact with the bat.
In the bowling department, New Zealand has spinners Ish Sodhi and Mitchell Santner, who could thrive in the Caribbean conditions. Veterans Trent Boult and Tim Southee add depth to the bowling attack, posing a threat on any surface.
Afghanistan’s spin trio of Noor Ahmed, Mohammad Nabi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, along with Rashid Khan, will be crucial for their team in the West Indies. The match promises to be an exciting encounter between two strong sides.
The match is scheduled to begin at 4:30 am PST. Live streaming of all 2024 T20 World Cup matches is available on various platforms, including Myco, Tamasha, and Tapmad for mobile streaming, and Ptv Sports, Tamasha, and Tapmad for web streaming. In addition, TV streaming will be available on Ten Sports and Ptv Sports. Viewers in different regions can also watch the match on platforms such as Willow TV (North America & Canada), Disney Hotstar & SS1 (India), NOS (Netherlands), and SuperSport Cricket (Africa), among others.
