Saturday, November 6, 2021

NZ, Afghanistan clash in match that will decide India's semifinal chances

The Indian team will watch with bated breath as New Zealand face Afghanistan in a T20 World Cup match, the result of which will decide the semifinal line-up from Group 2, here on Sunday. Joining Team India in praying for an Afghan victory will be its billion-plus fans. A win for the Kiwis would shut India's hopes of advancing to the last-four as it would take them to eight points, putting things beyond the reach of Virat Kohli's men. If Afghanistan manage to turn the tables on Kane Williamson & Co, it will keep alive their slim chances while boosting that of the Indians (on 4 points currently), who would need to win their last match with a good margin. However, if the Kiwis secure a win, India's final league game on Monday against Namibia will be rendered inconsequential. New Zealand will head into the match high on confidence after having eased to victory against Namibia on Friday. Jimmy Neesham and Glenn Phillips rose to the occasion after the top-order failed to fire and set up

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