New Zealand defeats Afghanistan by five wickets in T20 World Cup opener

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News18•08-02-2026, 14:45
New Zealand defeats Afghanistan by five wickets in T20 World Cup opener
- •New Zealand secured a five-wicket victory over Afghanistan in their T20 World Cup campaign opener.
- •Tim Seifert starred with a 42-ball 65, leading New Zealand's chase.
- •Afghanistan, batting first, posted 182 for six, with Gulbadin Naib scoring 63.
- •Glenn Phillips contributed 42 runs to New Zealand's successful chase.
- •New Zealand reached the target of 183 with 13 balls to spare.
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