T20 World Cup 2026: Afghanistan Faces Early Exit After Shock Loss to New Zealand

• Afghanistan suffered a surprising defeat against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2026, despite scoring 182 runs.
• New Zealand achieved their biggest T20 World Cup run chase, with Tim Seifert scoring 65 runs and earning 'Player of the Match'.
• This loss puts Rashid Khan's team in a precarious position in Group D, which includes strong contenders like South Africa.
• Afghanistan must defeat South Africa to avoid group stage elimination, a significant challenge against a title favorite.
• An early exit would be a major upset, as Afghanistan reached the semi-finals of the 2024 T20 World Cup.