NZ vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Match 14 T20 World Cup 2024: Playing 11, Pitch Report, Fantasy Cricket Tips for New Zealand vs Afghanistan Dream11 Team

The 14th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 will see New Zealand take on Afghanistan at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on Saturday, 8 June.

Let’s take a look at our fantasy preview for this game.

New Zealand vs Afghanistan – Match 14 of T20 World Cup 2024
8 June, 5:00 AM IST
Providence Stadium, Guyana

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NZ vs AFG Preview

The Kane Williamson-led side hasn’t played a lot of cricket in recent times as most of their players from their five-match series against Pakistan aren’t part of the squad. Despite so, the Kiwis can’t be taken lightly, especially in ICC tournaments, where they always manage to put up a show.

Afghanistan, on the other hand, picked up an astounding victory over Uganda in their opening match of the campaign. Openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran gave the team a perfect start, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq and Rashid Khan were phenomenal with the ball. They picked up an easy win but the challenge against New Zealand will be a different and difficult one. They have a very good bowling unit and the conditions will favour them in Guyana but the focus will be on the batters. Barring Gurbaz and Ibrahim, others failed to impress and that’s a concern.

New Zealand in the meantime have a lot of match-winners. Skipper Kane Williamson will be a key player for his side, while Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips can be vital with the bat. Among bowlers, Mitchell Santner and Ish Sodhi can make a lot of difference. They also have veterans like Trent Boult and Tim Southee in the mix and their experience will come in handy.

Form Guide

NZ – LWWLN

AFG – WWWLW

Providence Stadium Pitch Report

Batters have had a hard time at this venue in the ongoing competition. While pacers will get movement early on, spinners can be handy in the middle overs.

Last T20 World Cup Results at the Venue:

(6 June 2024) –

PNG: 77/10 (19.1) (Pacers – 4w, Spinners – 5w)

UGA: 78/7 (18.2) (Pacers – 5w, Spinners – 1w)

Uganda won by 3 wickets.

(4 June 2024) –

AFG: 183/5 (Pacers – 2w, Spinners – 3w)

UGA: 58/10 (16.0) (Pacers – 7w, Spinners – 3w)

Afghanistan won by 125 runs.

(2 June 2024) –

PNG: 136/8 (Pacers – 5w, Spinners – 2w)

WI: 137/5 (19.0) (Pacers – 2w, Spinners – 3w)

West Indies won by 5 wickets.

NZ PLAYING 11

Devon Conway (wk)
Finn Allen/ Rachin Ravindra
Kane Williamson (c)
Daryll Mitchell
Glenn Phillips
Mark Chapman
Mitchell Santner
Tim Southee/ Matt Henry
Ish Sodhi/ James Neesham
Lockie Ferguson
Trent Boult

NZ Team News

Whether Finn Allen or Rachin Ravindra will depend on which surface is getting to be played. Rachin will advance in the playing XI for a slower surface.
Mitchell was not seen in the practice session.
Batting order should remain the same.

NZ Key Players

Kane Williamson vs Afghanistan in T20I

Last 5 Scores in T20	T20I Batting Stats vs AFG	T20I Stats in West Indies	CPL Stats at Providence Stadium	Vice captain choice
1, 26, 26, 57, 61	40 runs in 1 match	131 runs in 5 matches with an average of 26.2	47 runs in 1 match	❌

Trent Boult Stats vs Afghanistan in T20I

Last 5 Bowling Figures in IPL	Bowling Stats vs AFG	T20I Bowling Stats in WI	Vice captain choice
3/45, 1/16, 1/27, 0/24, 1/48	3 wickets in 1 match with a strike rate of 8.0	5 wickets in 4 matches with a strike rate of 19.2	✅

AFG PLAYING 11

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)
Ibrahim Zadran
Najibullah Zadran
Gulbadin Naib
Azmatullah Omarzai
Mohammad Nabi
Rashid Khan (c)
Karim Janat
Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Naveen ul Haq
Fazalhaq Farooqi

Afghanistan Team News

Afghanistan should stick to their 1st XI.
Batting order should remain the same.

AFG Key Players

Rashid Khan vs New Zealand in T20I

Last 5 Scores in T20	Last 5 Bowling Figures in T20	Batting Stats vs NZ in T20I	Bowling Stats vs NZ in T20I	T20I Stats in at Providence Stadium	CPL Stats at Providence Stadium	Captain or Vice captain choice
2, 15, 18, 21, 3	2/12, 1/3, 2/38, 0/25, 0/51	3 runs in 1 match	1 wicket in 1 match	2 wickets in 1 match with a strike rate of 12.0	5 wickets in 6 innings with a strike rate of 27.6	✅

Rahmanulla Gurbaz vs New Zealnad in T20I

Last 5 Scores in T20I	Stats vs NZ in T20I	T20I Stats at Providence Stadium	CPL Stats at Providence Stadium	Captain or Vice captain choice
76, 8, 39, 23, 6	6 runs in 1 match	76 runs in 1 match	157 runs in 6 innings with an average of 26.1	❌

Who will win today match between New Zealand and Afghanistan (14th match of T20 World Cup 2024)?

Both teams last met in October 2022 but that was abandoned without a ball being bowled. In their 2021 T20 World Cup meeting, New Zealand won against Afghanistan by 8 wickets.

It is expected that New Zealand will win this match.

NZ vs AFG Dream11 Prediction

Wicket-keepers: R Gurbaz, D Conway

Batsmen: D Mitchell, K Williamson, I Zadran/ G Phillips

All-rounder: M Santner, A Omarzai

Bowlers: T Boult, Rashid Khan, F Farooqi, L Ferguson

Who are the Best Captain or Vice Captain Options for NZ vs AFG Dream11 Team?

For Small League, Head to Head contest: Rashid Khan, T Boult

For Grand League, Mega Contest: K Williamson, L Ferguson

What are NZ vs AFG Fantasy Tips?

Finn Allen can be tried while batting 1st.
Glenn Phillips’ last T20I batting performance – 40*, 42, 19*, 26, 70*. He has scored a century in CPL at this right stadium, having 202 runs in 4 CPL matches. He is your best GL pick as he can bowl 1-2 overs as well.
Gurbaz is a hit during 1st innings.
Mujeeb Ur Rahaman has a good record against NZ and a CPL record (5 wickets in 4 matches) at this ground.
Ish Sodhi should be in your team if he plays.
You should try Tim Southee/ Matt Henry (whoever plays)