New Zealand Vs Afghanistan Live Streaming, T20 World Cup 2026: Where To Watch; Chennai Weather Forecast & Pitch Report

New Zealand and Afghanistan go head-to-head in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Here's all you need to know about the match

Rashid Khan
Rashid Khan will captain Afghanistan at the T20 World Cup
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  • AFG take on NZ in the T20 WC match in Chennai

  • Kiwis have never lifted the T20 World Cup

  • All eyes will be on Rashid Khan and his captaincy for AFG in this match

New Zealand, who have never won the T20 World Cup, will look to start with a victory against Rashid Khan-led Afghanistan in their first match of the tournament, to be played on Sunday, February 8, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.

The Kiwis, who have never lifted the T20 World Cup, are placed in a difficult Group D alongside the likes of South Africa, Canada and United Arab Emirates.

As for the Afghans, T20 is one format where they have excelled but will want to replicate that on the WC stage. The semi-finalists of the last edition, Afghanistan will want to show the cricket world that the 2024 feat was no fluke.

Players to watch out for New Zealand will be Finn Allen, who had a great outing with the bat in the Big Bash League whereas in the Afghans' setup, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran will be the ones to watch out.

NZ vs AFG, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Best Finishes

AFG:

YearRound
2007Did not qualify
2009Did not qualify
2010Group stage
2012Group stage
2014First round
2016Super 10
2021Super 12
2022Super 12
2024Semi-finals

NZ:

YearRound
2007Semi-final
2009Super 8
2010Super 8
2012Super 8
2014Super 10
2016Semi-final
2021Runners-up
2022Semi-final
2024Group stage

NZ vs AFG, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Chennai Weather Report

The temperature in Chennai on Sunday, February 8 will be around 29 degrees Celsius. Expect hot and humid conditions to welcome the players.

NZ vs AFG, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: MA Chidambaram Pitch Report

The stadium has hosted 10 T20 matches with teams batting first winning 6 games. However, with the game being played in the morning, there could be something for the bowlers including spinners.

NZ vs AFG, ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Live Streaming Info

T20 World Cup 2026 matches will be available for live TV telecast across Star Sports Network channels in India. Fans can also watch the live stream on the JioHotstar app and website.

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