NZ vs AFG Match Preview:

On Sunday, February 8, New Zealand will face Afghanistan in the fourth match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. This match will take place at Chennai's M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, with a scheduled start time of 11:00 AM IST. This is a "clash of the underdog horses" matchup—two highly undervalued teams that have consistently performed well in major tournaments and are ready to face any challenge from a top team. This is a suitable contest between two balanced sides, with the key matchup between the power-packed, powerful New Zealand batting lineup and Afghanistan's spin magicians. 

NZ vs AFG Match Details

New Zealand vs Afghanistan – 04th Match, ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026

Venue: M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Date & Time: 08th February 2026 at 11:00 AM IST 

Live Streaming: JioHotstar

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NZ vs AFG Venue Stats 

NZ vs AFG Last Five Matches

NZ vs AFG Head-to-Head Stats

NZ vs AFG Pitch Report

The pitch at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium provides a balanced track that benefits both batters and bowlers. The average first-inning score in the three T20Is played here is 171 runs. 

NZ vs AFG Weather Report

Chennai is going to have mostly sunny weather on Sunday, February 8. The high temperature will reach 28°C, with a 10% chance of rain. 

NZ vs AFG Match 4 Probable Playing 11

New Zealand (NZ) Probable 11:

Finn Allen, Tim Siefert (Wk), Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy

Afghanistan (AFG) Probable 11:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zaran, Sediullah Atal, Gulbadin Naib, Darwish Rasooli, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi

Topmost Picks for NZ vs AFG Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Glenn Phillips – Glenn Phillips is the team's leading run-scorer, with 176 runs in 5 matches at an average of 35.20 and a strike rate of 153.04.
• Mitchell Santner – He is an excellent spinner with numerous variations in his game. Santner does not concede runs and takes wickets when it counts the most for the team.

Top Picks – Afghanistan

• Darwish Rasooli – Darwish Rasooli has 156 runs in 3 matches at an average of 52 and a strike rate of 150.
• Rashid Khan – Skipper Rashid Khan is expected to be Afghanistan's top wicket-taker in both warm-up matches and the main event.

NZ vs AFG Match 4 Fantasy Team Suggestion:  

Finn Allen(VC), Daryl Mitchell, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zaran, Darwish Rasooli, Mitchell Santner, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai(C), Rashid Khan, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy

NZ vs AFG Match 4 Dream11 Tips: 

Captain – Finn Allen, Azmatullah Omarzai

Vice-captain – Rashid Khan, Glenn Phillips

Wicketkeeper – Finn Allen

Match Prediction – Who Will Win

The odds favor New Zealand to win the game, but we are betting against the odds and supporting Afghanistan to defeat New Zealand and come victorious. Yes, we predict an upset in the first Group D match, owing to Afghanistan's style of cricket over the past two seasons and their ability to perform in big games. Considering the team combination, New Zealand is expected to win this match.

NZ vs AFG FAQ

Q: Who is likely to win the NZ vs AFG match today?

A: New Zealand is expected to win this match.

Q: Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?

A: New Zealand is ahead in H2H stats.

Q: Who are the top fantasy picks for the NZ vs AFG Dream11 team?

A: Finn Allen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Glenn Phillips.

Q: What is the pitch report for this match?

A: The pitch at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium provides a balanced track that benefits both batters and bowlers. The average first-inning score in the three T20Is played here is 171 runs.