Kane Williamson

New Zealand beat Afghanistan by 7 wickets

Kane Williamson
Kane Williamson

ICC World Cup Afghanistan Vs New Zealand ODI 13 of 48 at County Ground , Taunton.

Afghanistan 172 ao (41.1ov ) Hazratullah 34 off 28, 5 fours, 1 six,NSA Zadran 31 off 38, 5  fours, Hashmatullah 59 off 99, 9 fours, Neesham 5-31, Ferguson 4-37.

New Zealand 173-3( 32.1. ov) Williamson 79 off 98, 9 fours, Taylor 48 off 52, 6 fours, 1 six, Alam 3-45.

New Zealand win by 7 wickets

Afghanistan bowled out in 41.1 overs Hasmuatullah top scoring with 59 off 99 balls. Rashid Khan will play no further part in match after being struck on helmet. 

New Zealand’s Neesham takes best 2019 World Cup figures of 5-31, Ferguson 4-37.

New Zealand is chasing 173 to continue their 100 per cent win record at 2109 World Cup.

Guptill caught off first ball with a duck and Munor falls for 22 as Aftab takes both wickets. Kane Williamson anchors New Zealand innings with 50 off balls. While Aftab takes his third wicket by bowling Taylor after 89-run partnership.