NZ vs AFG 11Wickets Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update for Match 40 of the World T20 Cup

Preview:

New Zealand and Afghanistan are all set to face each other in the penultimate T20 World Cup 2021 Super 12 game. The Blackcaps team are coming into this match with three wins and one loss. They need a win to secure their semi-final spot, and then they will beat Afghanistan and India to it. 

Afghanistan have two wins and two losses so far. Just a win might not just be enough for them to seal a semi-final spot, as they would have to also make sure that they surpass India’s net run rate. All of these maths make this contest one of the must-watch games. 

Match Details:

New Zealand vs Afghanistan, Match 40

Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Date and Time: November 7 at 3:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network

Pitch Report:

The pitch is expected to be good for batting. There will be a bit of spin which will be assisted by the fact that this will be played in dry conditions. A score of around 160 or 170 should be a good one.

Probable Playing XIs for NZ vs AFG:

New Zealand

Martin Guptill, Daryl Mitchell, Kane Williamson(c), Devon Conway (wk), Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Adam Milne, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult

Afghanistan

Hazratullah Zazai, Mohammad Shahzad(w), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi(c), Karim Janat, Gulbadin Naib, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Rashid Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq/Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Hamid Hassan

Top Picks for NZ vs AFG 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket

James Neesham will be a crucial player going into this game. In the last game, he was the man of the match based on his terrific knock of 35 runs from 23 balls, while he also picked up a wicket. 

Mohammad Nabi comes in handy with his all-round abilities. Even though he hasn’t bowled a lot during this tournament, he has managed to contribute heavily with the bat. He has been dismissed only once and is the highest run-getter for this team with over 100 runs. 

Trent Boult has developed his T20 skills in the past few years and has brought his best to this tournament. So far, in four matches, he has managed to pick up eight wickets and he has been New Zealand’s highest wicket-taker.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for NZ vs AFG 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket

Mohammad Shahbaz, Daryl Mitchell, Martin Guptill, Najibullah Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, James Neesham (VC), Mohammad Nabi (C), Ish Sodhi, Rashid Khan, Tim Southee, Trent Boult

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for NZ vs AFG 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket

R Gurbaz, Daryl Mitchell (C), Glenn Phillips, Hazratullah Zazai (VC), Karim Janat, Mitchell Santner, Mohammad Nabi, Ish Sodhi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Rashid Khan, Trent Boult

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain Options: Daryl Mitchell and Mohammad Nabi

Vice-Captain Options: Hazratullah Zazai and James Neesham

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.