Match 16 of the ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 has New Zealand taking on Afghanistan at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on 18th October 2023 at 02:00 PM IST.
NZ vs AFG (New Zealand vs Afghanistan), Match 16 - Match Information
Match: New Zealand vs Afghanistan, Match 16
Date: 18th October 2023
Time: 02:00 PM IST
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
NZ vs AFG, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 211 runs. The pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai is a balanced one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.
Weather Report for MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Temperature will hover around 29.72 °C and humidity is expected to be around 61%. Winds at a speed of 5.21 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both Pacers and Spinners alike.
NZ vs AFG, Head to Head
In the 2 matches played between these 2 teams, Afghanistan have lost all their matches. New Zealand All Rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while Batters have earned the most fantasy points for Afghanistan.
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NZ vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hashmatullah Shahidi | 5 | 222 | 44.4 | 0 | 0 | 14, 80, 18, 59, 51 | - |
| Will Young | 5 | 152 | 30.4 | 0 | 0 | 70, 0, 12, 70, 0 | - |
| Devon Conway | 5 | 307 | 61.4 | 0 | 0 | 45, 32, 152, 78, 0 | - |
- Hashmatullah Shahidi
Hashmatullah Shahidi is a Batter and has an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a top order Left Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 14, 80, 18, 59, 51 runs at an average of 44.4 per match.
- William Alexander Young
Will Young is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Will Young has an average of 37 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.7. He is a top order opening batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 152 runs averaging 30.4 per match.
- Devon Philip Conway
Devon Conway is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 83 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high risk, high returns pick in your team. Devon Conway is a top order opening batter, bats Left Handed and also keeps wickets. In the last 5 matches he has scored 45, 32, 152, 78, 0 runs at an average of 61.4 per match.
NZ vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Boult | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1.4 | - | 2, 0, 1, 2, 2 |
| Rashid Khan | 5 | 75 | 15 | 8 | 1.6 | 23, 16, 9, 0, 27 | 3, 2, 0, 1, 2 |
| Naveen-ul-Haq | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | 4 | 0.8 | 5, 9, 0, 0, 10 | 1, 0, 1, 1, 1 |
- Trent Alexander Boult
Trent Boult is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8. Trent Boult bowls left-arm fast medium and in the last 5 matches he has taken 2, 0, 1, 2, 2 wickets at an average of 1.4.
- Rashid Khan Arman
Rashid Khan is a Bowler and has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a leg break googly Bowler and in the recently played 5 matches Rashid Khan has taken 3, 2, 0, 1, 2 wickets at an average of 1.6.
- Naveen-ul-Haq Murid
Naveen-ul-Haq is a Bowler and has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 9 games, a fantasy rating of 7.6 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He bowls right-arm medium fast and in the recent 5 matches this player has taken 1, 0, 1, 1, 1 wickets at an average of 0.8.
NZ vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daryl Mitchell | 5 | 225 | 45 | 2 | 0.4 | 89, 48, 25, 59, 4 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 5 | 280 | 56 | 2 | 0.4 | 9, 51, 123, 0, 97 | 0, 1, 1, 0, 0 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 5 | 100 | 20 | 6 | 1.2 | 9, 19, 6, 1, 65 | 2, 0, 0, 4, 0 |
- Daryl Joseph Mitchell
Daryl Mitchell is an All Rounder and has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Daryl Mitchell is a Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 5 matches he has scored 225 runs at an average of 45 per match.
- Rachin Ravindra
Rachin Ravindra is an All Rounder and has an average of 74 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a high risk, high returns pick in your team. This player is a top order Left Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches Rachin Ravindra has scored 280 runs at an average of 56 per match.
- Mohammad Nabi
Mohammad Nabi can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.5. This player is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the recent 5 matches Mohammad Nabi has scored 100 runs at an average of 20 per match.
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NZ vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daryl Mitchell | 5 | 225 | 45 | 2 | 0.4 | 89, 48, 25, 59, 4 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
| Hashmatullah Shahidi | 5 | 222 | 44.4 | 0 | 0 | 14, 80, 18, 59, 51 | - |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 5 | 133 | 26.6 | 1 | 0.2 | 19, 62, 22, 14, 16 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 5 | 13 | 2.6 | 6 | 1.2 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 13 | 3, 0, 1, 1, 1 |
| Rashid Khan | 5 | 75 | 15 | 8 | 1.6 | 23, 16, 9, 0, 27 | 3, 2, 0, 1, 2 |
| Matt Henry | 5 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 1.8 | 0, 10, 0, 0, 0 | 2, 3, 3, 0, 1 |
The Top Point Getters for New Zealand are Daryl Mitchell with 123 match fantasy points. Lockie Ferguson with 79 match fantasy points and Matt Henry with 78 match fantasy points.
The Top Point Getters for Afghanistan are Hashmatullah Shahidi with 98 match fantasy points. Azmatullah Omarzai with 80 match fantasy points and Rashid Khan with 79 match fantasy points.
NZ vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daryl Mitchell | 5 | 225 | 45 | 2 | 0.4 | 89, 48, 25, 59, 4 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 2 |
| Trent Boult | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1.4 | - | 2, 0, 1, 2, 2 |
| Hashmatullah Shahidi | 5 | 222 | 44.4 | 0 | 0 | 14, 80, 18, 59, 51 | - |
| Rachin Ravindra | 5 | 280 | 56 | 2 | 0.4 | 9, 51, 123, 0, 97 | 0, 1, 1, 0, 0 |
| Devon Conway | 5 | 307 | 61.4 | 0 | 0 | 45, 32, 152, 78, 0 | - |
- Daryl Joseph Mitchell
Daryl Mitchell is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 69 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. This player is a Right Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches Daryl Mitchell has scored 89, 48, 25, 59, 4 runs averaging 45 per match.
- Trent Alexander Boult
Trent Boult is a Bowler and has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He bowls left-arm fast medium and in the recent 5 matches this player has taken 2, 0, 1, 2, 2 wickets at an average of 1.4.
- Hashmatullah Shahidi
Hashmatullah Shahidi is a Batter and has an average of 38 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Hashmatullah Shahidi is a top order batter, bats Left Handed. In the last 5 matches he has scored 222 runs averaging 44.4 per match.
- Rachin Ravindra
Rachin Ravindra is an All Rounder and has an average of 74 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a top order batter, bats Left Handed. In the last 5 matches Rachin Ravindra has scored 9, 51, 123, 0, 97 runs averaging 56 per match.
- Devon Philip Conway
Devon Conway is a Wicket-Keeper and has an average of 83 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a top order opening batter, bats Left Handed and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 45, 32, 152, 78, 0 runs at an average of 61.4 per match.
NZ vs AFG Squad Information
New Zealand (NZ) Squad: Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Trent Boult, Tom Latham, James Neesham, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Ish Sodhi, Mitchell Santner, Mark Chapman, Matt Henry, Will Young, Lockie Ferguson, Glenn Phillips and Rachin Ravindra
Afghanistan (AFG) Squad: Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Najibullah Zadran, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmat Shah, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Fareed Ahmad, Rashid Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Ikram Alikhil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ibrahim Zadran, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Riaz Hassan, Abdul Rahman and Noor Ahmad
NZ vs AFG Possible Playing XI
New Zealand (NZ) Possible Playing XI: Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Will Young, Mark Chapman, Trent Boult, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips
Afghanistan (AFG) Possible Playing XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Rahmat Shah, Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Mohammad Nabi and Azmatullah Omarzai
NZ vs AFG Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keepers: Ikram Alikhil and Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batters: Daryl Mitchell and Will Young
All-Rounders: Azmatullah Omarzai and Mohammad Nabi
Bowlers: Fazalhaq Farooqi, Lockie Ferguson, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Rashid Khan and Trent Boult
Captain: Fazalhaq Farooqi
Vice-Captain: Daryl Mitchell
NZ vs AFG (New Zealand vs Afghanistan), Match 16 Preview
New Zealand have played 3 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table, while Afghanistan have also played 3 matches in the series and they are currently ranked sixth on the points table.
ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 Points Table
The points table of ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
Both teams last played against each other in the Match 13 of the ICC Cricket World Cup, 2019 where James Neesham scored the highest fantasy points for New Zealand with 145 match fantasy points while Aftab Alam topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Afghanistan with 96 match fantasy points.
In the last match (New Zealand vs Bangladesh Last Match Scorecard) played by New Zealand against Bangladesh, New Zealand beat Bangladesh by 8 wickets. The top fantasy player for New Zealand was Daryl Mitchell who scored 123 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against England, Afghanistan beat England by 69 runs. The top fantasy player for Afghanistan was Mujeeb Ur Rahman who scored 132 fantasy points.