NZ vs AFG T20 World Cup 2026: BlackCaps Kick Off Campaign Against Afghanistan

• New Zealand faces Afghanistan in their ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 opener on February 8 in Chennai.
• The match will be held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, starting at 11 AM IST.
• Both teams are strong contenders in Group D, alongside South Africa, for Super 8s spots.
• New Zealand aims to avoid a repeat of the 2024 T20 World Cup, where Afghanistan eliminated them.
• Live coverage in India on Star Sports Network and streaming on Jio Hotstar app and website.