NZ vs AFG ODI World Cup 2023 Match Prediction

The Afghanistan team recently pulled off a major upset by defeating the former world champion, England, in this World Cup. In today's match, New Zealand faces off against Afghanistan. New Zealand has had a perfect run in the World Cup 2023, winning all their matches, while Afghanistan has lost two matches and secured one victory.

• Head-to-head stats: New Zealand has won 2 matches, while Afghanistan has won 1.
• ICC Rankings: New Zealand is ranked 5th, and Afghanistan is ranked 9th.
• Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, has hosted 36 matches with a balanced track record.
• In the last match played at this ground, New Zealand emerged victorious against Bangladesh.

NZ vs AFG Match Prediction - Who will win today's 16th ODI World Cup match?

The Afghanistan team has been the surprise package of this World Cup by defeating the former world champion, England. Today, they face the unbeaten New Zealand team. New Zealand has won all their matches in the World Cup 2023, while Afghanistan has won one and lost two.

• Head to head: New Zealand 2, Afghanistan 0
• Current ICC rankings: New Zealand 5, Afghanistan 9

The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, the match venue, has witnessed 36 matches so far. 17 times, teams batting first have won, while the chasing teams triumphed 18 times. In the last match at this venue, Bangladesh scored 245 while batting first. In the previous encounter at this stadium, New Zealand defeated Bangladesh by 8 wickets, with Lockie Ferguson taking 3 wickets. While chasing 245 runs, Daryl Mitchell (89), Kane Williamson (78), and Devin Conway (45) played crucial roles. Afghanistan, on the other hand, defeated England by 69 runs in their last match, with Gurbez (80) and Akhil (58) being the top contributors. Spinners Mubeeb Ur Rahman, Rashid Khan, and Mohammad Nabi shone while defending the total. Today, we delve into the 16th match of the ODI World Cup 2023 between Afghanistan and New Zealand.

NZ vs AFG Team Review

In the last match, New Zealand showcased excellent performance with Lockie Ferguson's brilliant bowling and Daryl Mitchell's exceptional batting. On the other hand, Afghanistan defeated England with strong batting from Gurbez and outstanding bowling performances from Mubeeb Ur Rahman, Rashid Khan, and Mohammad Nabi. Expect a similar show from these players in today's match.

Weather, Pitch & Scoring Pattern Toss Report

Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Stats - ODI

• Total matches: 36
• Matches won batting first: 17
• Matches won bowling first: 18
• Average 1st Innings scores: 224
• Average 2nd Innings scores: 206
• Highest total recorded: 337/7 (50 Ov) by ASIAXI vs AFRICAXI
• Lowest total recorded: 69/10 (23.5 Ov) by KEN vs NZ
• Highest score chased: 291/2 (47.5 Ov) by WI vs IND
• Lowest score defended: 171/10 (45.4 Ov) by ENG vs RSA

Winning Probability

Based on past records and recent performance, New Zealand appears to be the dominant team in this match. However, the outcome can depend on the team that delivers the best performance on the given day.

Toss Prediction

The toss is a crucial element in cricket, often influenced by luck. Based on the current situation and Afghanistan's home ground advantage, Afghanistan is likely to win the toss for this match.

Pitch Analysis

The MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai offers a balanced surface. Bowlers can expect some initial bounce and movement, making it important for batsmen to play cautiously at the start of their innings.

Weather Conditions

The weather conditions are expected to be ideal for a cricket match, with normal temperatures suitable for both teams.