Another good comeback by the New Zealand side they were once 29/3. Latham and Phillips's 144-run partnership saved them from another big upset in the World Cup. Afghanistan's bowling was perfect but the fielding was so bad that they were unable to put more pressure on the opponent team. 289 runs is a big target on a pitch that supports spin attack. New Zealand has a few spinners on their team but only one of them is playing today. I am not sure if the pace attack can be fruitful on the Chennai pitch.
New Zealand kept their perfect record intact after defeating Afghanistan by a dominating 149 runs on a spin friendly Chennai track. NewZealand Beat England by 9 wickets. And Beat Netherlands by 99 runs. NewZealand also Beat Bangladesh by 8 wickets and they Beat AFG by 149 runs. New Zealand makes it 4 wins in 4 matches in World Cup. Kiwis continues their domination in World Cup 2023. Too many dropped catches and lack of spark in batting cost Afghanistan the heavy loss. NewZealand are a complete, balanced team, and the key members are in form and they are deservingly topping the table right now after getting 4 wins with 8 Points.