Seifert Stars as Kiwis Kick Off T20 WC Campaign with Win Against Afghanistan

• New Zealand defeated Afghanistan by 5 wickets in their ICC T20 World Cup 2026 opener in Chennai.
• Tim Seifert's 65-run knock anchored the Kiwis' chase of 183 runs with 13 balls to spare.
• Afghanistan posted 182, with Gulbadin Naib top-scoring with 63 off 35 balls.
• Mujeeb Ur Rahman provided early breakthroughs for Afghanistan, dismissing Finn Allen and Rachin Ravindra.
• Glenn Phillips (44) and later Daryl Mitchell (25*) and Mitchell Santner (17*) ensured New Zealand's victory.