New Zealand play Afghanistan at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on October 18 at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: here is the NZ vs AFG Dream11 fantasy preview, including tips and predictions for CWC Match 16.
CWC 2023: New Zealand vs Afghanistan match preview
New Zealand have won their first three games in a row and look as strong as ever. However, captain Kane Williamson is finding it difficult to rest. He returned to the starting lineup in the final game, but suffered a broken hand following a lapse that will keep him out for the next few games. But he will remain with the team. Fortunately for New Zealand, they don’t have to worry about replacing Williamson as they have Will Young and Rachin Ravindra at the helm.
Afghanistan come into this match after a historic victory over England in Delhi a few days ago. Chennai, like Delhi, will also be a venue where spin chokes can be used. But they will be up against players with better spin than England and will reach their limit.
NZ vs AFG fantasy tips
Mujeeb Ur Rahman was the Player of the Match in Afghanistan’s victory over England
# Devon Conwayhas had a great run in Chennai. In his eight innings of IPL played at the venue earlier this year, he averaged 65 runs and scored 390 runs with one strike. The rate is 133.1. He scored 45 out of 59 in the only ODI he played here. He is an integral part of your team and should be your first choice as captain.
# Chennai surface will help Afghanistan’s spin trio. All three were on the wicket in the last match against England. It’s not a bad idea to have all of them on the team, especially considering how effective they are with the bat as well.
# Matt Henry has picked 10 wickets from the last four ODIs. He is a good wicket-taker and should be in your team
# Mitchell Santner and Rachin Ravindra should also be included in the eleven. Both provide solid spin options for the left arm. Ravindra is also in top form with the bat.
New Zealand vs Afghanistan: Predicted 11
Neuseeland:Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Darryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (c) (wk), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Sun Toner, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult, Matt Heinrich.
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbas, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Ikram Alikil (wk), Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai , Rashid Khan, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqui.
NZ vs AFG: Dream11 team
Wicketkeeper: Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batter: Will Young, Ibrahim Zadran
All-rounder: Mitchell Santner, Lachin Ravindra, Mohammad Nabi
Bowler: Matt Henry, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Captain options: Devon Conway, Rashid Khan, Mitchell Santner
Possible exchange options: Hashmatullah Shahidi and Rahmanullah Gurbas, Hashmatullah Shahidi and Ibrahim Zadran, Lockie Ferguson and Matt Henry
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