New Zealand vs Afghanistan head to head in T20

New Zealand vs Afghanistan head to head in T20

New Zealand clashed with Afghanistan in 3 T20 games. Out of these games, New Zealand clinched 2 wins and lost 1. NZ played the first T20 against AFG on 7 November 2021 at Abu Dhabi. The Black Caps dominated this match, winning by 8 wickets over AFG. Follow Sports Yaari to watch the upcoming records of Afghanistan vs New Zealand head to head in T20 cricket. 

AFG vs NZ head to head in T20-Highest Score & Lowest Score

The highest score of AFG vs NZ was 182, while the top score of NZ vs AFG was 183 on 8 February 2026 at Chennai. On the lower end, NZ bowled out for 75 vs AFG at Guyana on 8 June 2024, while Afghanistan scored 124 vs NZ at Abu Dhabi on 7 November 2021. 

NZ vs AFG head to head in T20-The Best Performers

Tim Seifert posted 65 runs, and Trent Boult collected 5 wickets for NZ vs AFG  in T20. When it comes to the best performers of Afghanistan, Rashid Khan bagged 6 wickets, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz delivered 113 runs with the bat. 

AFG vs NZ Previous T20 Match Results

ICC T20 World Cup, February 8, 2026, NZ vs AFG

New Zealand played against Afghanistan on February 8, 2026, in Chennai during the T20 World Cup. In the first innings, AFG scored 182/6 in 20 overs. In reply, the Black Caps chased down the total in 17.5 overs with a 5-wicket victory. Tim Seifert smacked 65 off 42 balls. He was the game-changer of the match for New Zealand. 

AFG vs NZ, June 8, 2024, ICC T20 World Cup 

Both teams met on June 8, 2024, in Guyana. AFG batted first and made 159/6 in 20 overs. While chasing 160, New Zealand kept losing wickets at regular intervals and were bowled out for 75 in 15.2 overs. Afghanistan surprised the cricket world by beating New Zealand by 84 runs. Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored 80 off 56 balls. For his great innings, he won the player of the match award. 

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