Shan Masood: New Zealand are a 'tournament' team
Ajit Agarkar and Shan Masood look back at New Zealand's win over Afghanistan that helped book their semi-final berth
07/11Result
40th Match, Group 2, ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Abu Dhabi, Nov 7 2021
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![Afghanistan]( "Afghanistan")
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
125/2 (18.1/20 ov)
Player of the Match
07/11Result
40th Match, Group 2, ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Abu Dhabi, Nov 7 2021
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![Afghanistan]( "Afghanistan")
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![New Zealand]( "New Zealand")
125/2 (18.1/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Moody calls for Afghanistan's batters to show flexibility
Afghanistan were knocked out of the T20 World Cup with an eight-wicket loss to New Zealand
Have New Zealand and Afghanistan relied heavily on their bowling?
Tom Moody and Deep Dasgupta on the big questions ahead of New Zealand's match against Afghanistan
Milne delighted to be part of NZ's five-specialist bowlers group
Adam Milne looks back on a superb performance against Afghanistan
Fantasy Pick: Rashid Khan and Kane Williamson should fetch you points
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Match Coverage
All Match NewsDevon Conway relishing 'exciting' opportunity as New Zealand's makeshift wicketkeeper
Batter was handed over gloves midway into the T20 World Cup, and credits Luke Ronchi for his progress
All-star New Zealand knock out Afghanistan and India
Southee-Boult strike with the ball, Williamson-Conway see the chase through as New Zealand enter semifinals
Adam Milne stands tall in Lockie Ferguson's absence
Often unlucky to miss out in the past, the fast bowler has made the most of his opportunities in UAE
Fantasy XI: Rashid Khan and Kane Williamson should fetch you points
Fantasy tips for the men's T20 World Cup match between Afghanistan and New Zealand
NZ look to avoid Afghanistan upset as India subplot looms large
For New Zealand, a victory will send them through; Afghanistan are in with a chance too, but a win for them will likely favour India more
ICC Men's T20 World Cup
| First Round Group A | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| SL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 3.754 |
| NAM | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -0.523 |
| IRE | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -0.853 |
| NED | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -2.46 |
| First Round Group B | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| SCOT | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0.775 |
| BAN | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1.733 |
| OMA | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -0.025 |
| PNG | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -2.655 |
| Group 1 | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| ENG | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 2.464 |
| AUS | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 1.216 |
| SA | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 0.739 |
| SL | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.269 |
| WI | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | -1.641 |
| BAN | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | -2.383 |
| Group 2 | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| PAK | 5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 1.583 |
| NZ | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 1.162 |
| IND | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1.747 |
| AFG | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1.053 |
| NAM | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | -1.89 |
| SCOT | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | -3.543 |