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News1808-02-2026, 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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