Series #1779205084235
19/07/2026 - 01:59 PM
AF

Afganistan

257/450.0 Overs
VS
NE

New Zeeland

237/1045.4 Overs

Afganistan won the match by 20 run

Man of the MatchGurbaz

Detailed Analysis

Updated every ball

Afganistan Inning

257/450.0 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
G
Gullbadin
c Kane Williamson b Santer706382111.1
M
Mr Shah
b Jamieson2120016.7
S
Shahidi
lbw Trent Boult14281050.0
Z
Zardan
c Conway b Santer71907178.9
G
GurbazStriker
not out81918289.0
N
Nabi
not out8160050.0
Extras11 (wd 7, nb 0, b 4, lb 0)
Total257/4 (50.0 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
T
Trent Boult
9.003814.22
D
Duffy
7.003004.29
J
Jamieson
8.002813.50
H
Henry
4.002706.75
L
Lckie
7.004406.29
S
Santer
8.005426.75
A
Allen
7.003204.57
Fielding Highlights
Kane Williamson
1 C
Conway
1 C

Partnerships

Nabi & Gurbaz
Nabi 8 · Gurbaz 33
41 (43b)
Gurbaz & Zardan
Gurbaz 48 · Zardan 38
90 (127b)
Zardan & Gullbadin
Zardan 33 · Gullbadin 24
57 (50b)
Shahidi & Gullbadin
Shahidi 14 · Gullbadin 27
41 (54b)
Gullbadin & Mr Shah
Gullbadin 19 · Mr Shah 2
21 (26b)
Match Timeline50 Overs
Over 50Trent Boult
7 Runs
0
1
0
1
4
1
Over 49Santer
8 Runs
1
Wd
1
0
4
0
1
Over 48Trent Boult
2 Runs
0
1
0
0
1
0
Over 47Allen
13 Runs
1
4
0
2
6
0
Over 46Lckie
8 Runs
0
Wd
0
1
0
2
4
Over 45Duffy
3 Runs
1
1
0
1
0
0
Over 44Allen
2 Runs
0
1
0
1
0
0
Over 43Santer
1 Wkt6 Runs
0
1
4
1
W
0
Over 42Allen
2 Runs
0
1
0
0
1
0
Over 41Duffy
7 Runs
1
0
1
1
0
4
Over 40Allen
6 Runs
4
1
0
0
1
0
Over 39Santer
4 Runs
0
1
Wd
1
0
1
0
Over 38Trent Boult
6 Runs
0
4
1
1
0
0
Over 37Jamieson
2 Runs
0
1
0
0
1
0
Over 36Trent Boult
2 Runs
0
1
0
1
0
0
Over 35Santer
4 Runs
1
1
0
1
1
0
Over 34Lckie
2 Runs
0
1
0
0
1
0
Over 33Henry
8 Runs
6
1
0
1
0
0
Over 32Allen
6 Runs
4
1
0
1
0
0
Over 31Duffy
3 Runs
1
0
1
0
0
1
Over 30Jamieson
3 Runs
1
0
1
1
0
0
Over 29Santer
7 Runs
1
0
1
4
1
0
Over 28Allen
2 Runs
0
0
1
0
1
0
Over 27Jamieson
2 Runs
0
1
0
0
1
0
Over 26Lckie
5 Runs
1
1
1
2
0
0
Over 25Duffy
6 Runs
0
Wd
0
0
1
4
0
Over 24Santer
8 Runs
1
0
6
1
0
0
Over 23Allen
1 Runs
0
1
0
0
0
0
Over 22Santer
1 Wkt11 Runs
4
1
6
W
0
0
Over 21Jamieson
5 Runs
2
1
0
1
0
1
Over 20Lckie
12 Runs
4
1
4
1
2
0
Over 19Santer
6 Runs
4
1
0
1
0
0
Over 18Jamieson
2 Runs
0
0
1
0
1
0
Over 17Lckie
7 Runs
1
0
4
1
0
1
Over 16Henry
6 Runs
0
1
1
4
0
0
Over 15Lckie
8 Runs
1
Wd
0
4
1
0
1
Over 14Trent Boult
1 Wkt2 Runs
1
W
0
1
0
0
Over 13Henry
6 Runs
0
1
4
1
0
0
Over 12Lckie
2 Runs
0
0
1
0
1
0
Over 11Henry
7 Runs
0
Wd
1
0
4
0
1
Over 10Jamieson
5 Runs
0
1
Wd
0
2
0
1
Over 9Trent Boult
6 Runs
4
1
0
1
0
0
Over 8Duffy
2 Runs
1
0
1
0
0
0
Over 7Jamieson
8 Runs
0
1
0
6
1
0
Over 6Trent Boult
6 Runs
4
1
0
1
0
0
Over 5Jamieson
1 Wkt1 Runs
1
W
0
0
0
0
Over 4Duffy
7 Runs
2
0
4
1
0
0
Over 3Trent Boult
2 Runs
0
0
1
0
1
0
Over 2Duffy
6 Runs
4
1
0
1
0
0
Over 1Trent Boult
5 Runs
4
0
1
0
0
0

New Zeeland Inning

237/1045.4 Overs
BatsmanStatusRB4s6sSR
T
Tom Latham
b Haw13630216.7
K
Kane Williamson
lbw Farooqi54724175.0
C
Conway
lbw Noor Ahmd13261050.0
R
Ravindra
c Zardan b Rahman11171064.7
D
D Mitchal
b Rashid Khan352532140.0
G
Glenn Philips
c Mr Shah b Rashid Khan725574130.9
S
Santer
b Naveen270028.6
J
Jamieson
lbw Rashid Khan280025.0
H
Henry
b Naveen150020.0
A
Allen
not out17340050.0
T
Trent Boult
b Farooqi13192068.4
N
NoStriker
not out00000.0
Extras4 (wd 4, nb 0, b 0, lb 0)
Total237/10 (45.4 Overs)
BowlerOMRWER
F
Farooqi
6.405027.50
N
Noor Ahmd
7.003815.43
H
Haw
9.013714.11
N
Naveen
6.002323.83
R
Rashid Khan
7.003835.43
G
Gurbaz
4.002105.25
R
Rahman
5.002715.40
N
Nabi
1.00303.00
Fielding Highlights
Zardan
1 C
Mr Shah
1 C

Partnerships

Tom Latham & Kane Williamson
Tom Latham 13 · Kane Williamson 0
13 (8b)
Conway & Kane Williamson
Conway 13 · Kane Williamson 17
30 (47b)
Ravindra & Kane Williamson
Ravindra 11 · Kane Williamson 9
20 (28b)
D Mitchal & Kane Williamson
D Mitchal 35 · Kane Williamson 12
47 (43b)
Kane Williamson & Glenn Philips
Kane Williamson 16 · Glenn Philips 13
29 (35b)
Jamieson & Glenn Philips
Jamieson 2 · Glenn Philips 2
4 (13b)
Henry & Glenn Philips
Henry 1 · Glenn Philips 9
10 (10b)
Allen & Glenn Philips
Allen 12 · Glenn Philips 19
31 (36b)
Santer & Glenn Philips
Santer 2 · Glenn Philips 29
31 (17b)
Trent Boult & Allen
Trent Boult 13 · Allen 5
18 (37b)
Match Timeline46 Overs
Over 46Farooqi
1 Wkt2 Runs
1
0
1
W
Over 45Rashid Khan
1 Runs
0
0
0
1
0
0
Over 44Haw
6 Runs
1
0
4
1
0
0
Over 43Noor Ahmd
1 Runs
0
0
1
0
0
0
Over 42Haw
2 Runs
0
1
0
0
1
0
Over 41Farooqi
2 Runs
0
1
1
0
0
0
Over 40Rashid Khan
1 Wkt5 Runs
0
1
W
0
4
0
Over 39Noor Ahmd
9 Runs
2
1
4
2
0
0
Over 38Rahman
8 Runs
1
Wd
0
4
1
0
1
Over 37Naveen
4 Runs
1
0
2
1
0
0
Over 36Haw
2 Runs
1
0
1
0
0
0
Over 35Noor Ahmd
7 Runs
1
0
4
0
2
0
Over 34Naveen
1 Wkt2 Runs
1
0
W
1
0
0
Over 33Farooqi
9 Runs
1
0
1
6
0
1
Over 32Rashid Khan
1 Wkt2 Runs
1
0
1
0
W
0
Over 31Rahman
2 Runs
1
0
0
1
0
0
Over 30Naveen
1 Wkt2 Runs
0
1
1
W
0
0
Over 29Farooqi
22 Runs
0
0
4
6
6
6
Over 28Noor Ahmd
7 Runs
4
1
0
1
1
0
Over 27Farooqi
1 Wkt2 Runs
1
0
1
0
W
0
Over 26Haw
7 Runs
1
4
1
0
1
0
Over 25Farooqi
12 Runs
4
1
6
1
0
0
Over 24Rahman
2 Runs
0
1
0
1
0
0
Over 23Farooqi
1 Runs
0
0
1
0
0
0
Over 22Gurbaz
5 Runs
1
1
0
2
0
1
Over 21Rashid Khan
1 Wkt9 Runs
1
2
1
4
1
W
Over 20Gurbaz
10 Runs
4
0
1
0
1
4
Over 19Nabi
3 Runs
0
1
1
0
1
0
Over 18Rashid Khan
8 Runs
1
0
6
1
0
0
Over 17Rahman
12 Runs
0
1
Wd
0
4
0
6
Over 16Haw
2 Runs
1
0
0
1
0
0
Over 15Gurbaz
3 Runs
1
1
0
1
0
0
Over 14Rahman
1 Wkt3 Runs
0
1
0
1
W
1
Over 13Rashid Khan
11 Runs
1
4
1
4
0
1
Over 12Gurbaz
3 Runs
0
Wd
1
0
1
0
0
Over 11Rashid Khan
2 Runs
0
0
1
1
0
0
Over 10Noor Ahmd
1 Wkt3 Runs
W
1
1
0
1
0
Over 9Naveen
7 Runs
4
1
0
2
0
0
Over 8Haw
6 Runs
0
Wd
0
1
0
4
0
Over 7Naveen
4 Runs
0
1
2
0
1
0
Over 6Haw
6 Runs
0
1
0
0
4
1
Over 5Naveen
4 Runs
1
0
0
1
2
0
Over 4Haw
0 Runs
0
0
0
0
0
0
Over 3Noor Ahmd
2 Runs
0
1
0
0
1
0
Over 2Haw
1 Wkt6 Runs
4
W
1
1
0
0
Over 1Noor Ahmd
9 Runs
4
0
4
1
0
0
Official Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

Afganistan vs New Zeeland — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown

World Cup • Afganistan won the match by 20 run

Key Match Highlights

Combined Match Aggregate: 494 runs & 14 wickets
Afganistan Top Batter: Gurbaz — 81 (91b, 8x4, 2x6)
1st Innings Best Bowling: Santer — 2/54 (8.0 ov)
New Zeeland Top Batter: Glenn Philips — 72 (55b, 7x4, 4x6)
2nd Innings Best Bowling: Rashid Khan — 3/38 (7.0 ov)
Best Partnership: Gurbaz & Zardan — 90 runs (127b)
CricÓ MVP Leader: Gurbaz (Afganistan) — 254.0 pts

1. Match Overview & Context

In this 50-over encounter of World Cup, Afganistan took on New Zeeland on Jul 16, 2026, 01:40 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Afganistan won the match by 20 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 494 runs and 14 wickets fall between Afganistan (257/4 in 50.0 overs) and New Zeeland (237/10 in 45.4 overs).

2. Afganistan Innings Breakdown (257/4)

Batting in the first innings, Afganistan finished on 257/4 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 5.14 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Afganistan accumulated 27 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Gurbaz spearheaded the batting effort with 81 runs off 91 balls (including 8 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 89.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Zardan, who contributed 71 runs off 90 deliveries, while Gullbadin added 70 (63b). The bowling side conceded 11 extra runs (wides: 7, no-balls: 0, byes: 4, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Santer led the bowling figures with 2/54 in 8.0 overs (economy 6.75), assisted by Jamieson (1/28 in 8.0 overs).

3. New Zeeland Chase & Second Innings Summary (237/10)

Pursuing a target of 258 runs for victory, New Zeeland recorded 237/10 in 45.4 overs at a scoring rate of 5.19 runs per over. Glenn Philips anchored the chase for New Zeeland with 72 runs from 55 balls (7 fours, 4 sixes, strike rate 130.9), alongside Kane Williamson who chipped in with 54 off 72 balls. Defending the total, Rashid Khan delivered a key spell of 3/38 across 7.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.43, while Naveen finished with 2/23 (6.0 overs).

4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings

The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Gurbaz and Zardan (Afganistan), who combined for 90 runs off 127 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 4 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Kane Williamson making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Gurbaz (Afganistan) topped the match rankings with 254.0 total points, followed closely by Rashid Khan (223.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Gurbaz.