T20 World Cup: New Zealand Faces Afghanistan in Chennai Opener

Summary

The T20 World Cup match between New Zealand and Afghanistan will take place in Chennai at 11:15 AM, featuring notable players like Glenn Phillips and Rashid Khan on a spin-friendly pitch at Chepauk.

Key Points
  • New Zealand and Afghanistan face off in the opening Group D match of the T20 World Cup in Chennai.
  • Both teams have faced each other three times in T20 Internationals, each winning once, with one match canceled.
  • Key players include Glenn Phillips and Daryl Mitchell for New Zealand and Ibrahim Zadran, Gurbaz, and Rashid Khan for Afghanistan.
  • The match will be played on a spin-friendly pitch at Chennai's Chepauk Stadium with clear weather and no rain expected.
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