NZ vs AFG head-to-head record in ODIs: New Zealand vs Afghanistan overall stats, most runs, wickets; World Cup results
NZ vs AFG, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Here are all the head-to-head stats and numbers you need to know ahead of the New Zealand vs Afghanistan match on Wednesday.
Published : Oct 18, 2023 07:45 IST , CHENNAI - 1 MIN READ
Lockie Ferguson of New Zealand celebrating after taking the wicket of Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh during the match between New Zealand vs Bangladesh. | Photo Credit: RAGU R/The Hindu
New Zealand will take on Afghanistan in the ICC ODI World Cup at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium on Wednesday.
New Zealand has started the tournament strongly, while Afghanistan will look to continue the momentum after its massive win against defending champion England.
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The Black Caps are unbeaten against Afghanistan in the two outings between the two sides.
However, the unavailability of skipper Kane Williamson, who misses out with a thumb fracture, will be a big blow to the New Zealand side.
NZ vs AFG HEAD-TO-HEAD IN ODIS
New Zealand and Afghanistan have played against each other only twice. Black Caps outplayed Afghanistan in both the encounters.
NZ vs AFG ODI World Cup results
NZ vs AFG - HIGHEST AND LOWEST SCORES IN ODIS
MOST RUNS IN NZ vs AFG ODIS
| Batter | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | Highest |
| Kane Williamson | 2 | 112 | 112.00 | 77.77 | 79* |
| Ross Taylor | 2 | 72 | 72.00 | 77.41 | 48 |
| Najibullah Zadran | 2 | 60 | 30.00 | 101.69 | 56 |
MOST WICKETS IN NZ vs AFG ODIS
| Bowler | Matches | Wickets | Econ. | Average | BBI |
| James Neesham | 1 | 5 | 3.10 | 6.20 | 5/31 |
| Daniel Vettori | 1 | 4 | 1.80 | 4.50 | 4/18 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 1 | 4 | 4.03 | 9.25 | 4/37 |