Afghanistan won the toss and chose to bat first, posting a competitive 182/6 in 20 overs thanks to a key innings from Gulbadin Naib.
New Zealand began their chase steadily and finished strongly, reaching 183/5 in 17.5 overs to secure a 5-wicket victory.
Tim Seifert starred with the bat, anchoring the successful chase with a crucial half-century, while Afghanistan’s bowlers fought hard but couldn’t contain the Kiwi batting lineup.
New Zealand’s win in Chennai marked one of the tournament’s notable chases and gave them an early boost in the group stage.
Date: February 13, 2026Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri LankaTournament: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 | Group BResult: Zimbabwe won by 23 runsToss: Australia won the toss and elected
🇬🇧 ENG vs 🇳🇵 NEP England won the toss and elected to bat first at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. England Innings:England posted a competitive 184/7 in 20 overs, led
Date: February 14, 2026Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo, Sri LankaTournament: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 – Group BResult: Ireland won by 96 runsToss: Oman won the toss and elected
