Get the best NZ vs AFG match 4 preview, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and data for the 4th encounter of the T20 World Cup 2026. Expert examination and more with New Zealand vs Afghanistan.
NZ vs AFG Preview Match 4 Dream11 Prediction
New Zealand face Afghanistan in Match 4 of the T20 World Cup 2026 at Chepauk Stadium Chennai on February 8. The battle starts at 11:00 AM IST in this Group D encounter between two strong teams. New Zealand enter as the favourites with a powerful batting lineup and experience on Indian pitches tonight.
Afghanistan’s spin attack and in-form batters could upset New Zealand in this NZ vs AFG clash surprisingly.
Pitch Report and Weather Update
M.A. Chidambaram Stadium’s pitch offers balanced conditions for batters and bowlers in the T20 World Cup 2026. Morning surface may slow down slightly, making spin crucial during the middle overs of games. Teams batting first can score around 180 runs which becomes challenging to defend on this venue.
Weather stays good with minimal rain chances at Chepauk Stadium in Chennai today. The temperature ranges between 25-28°C making conditions comfortable for players out there on this pitch.
New Zealand vs Afghanistan Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches: 2
New Zealand: 1
Afghanistan: 1
Possible Playing 11s (Predicted)
New Zealand (NZ) Playing XI
Finn Allen, Tim Seifert, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner (c), Glenn Phillips, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy
Afghanistan (AFG) Playing XI
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Sediullah Atal, Gulbadin Naib, Darwish Rasooli, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan (c), Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi
NZ vs AFG Dream11 Team Prediction
Wicketkeeper: Tim Seifert, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batsmen: Finn Allen, Glenn Phillips, Ibrahim Zadran (vc)
All-rounders: Rachin Ravindra (c), Daryl Mitchell, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai
Bowlers: Noor Ahmad, Matt Henry
Captain Choices for the Dream11 Prediction
- Rachin Ravindra makes a brilliant captain choices for your team today
- Ibrahim Zadran can score big points as a captain or vice-captain pick
New Zealand vs Afghanistan Preview: Players to Avoid
- James Neesham probably won’t feature in today’s Playing XI lineup
- Devon Conway might not get selected for this Playing XI either
This NZ vs AFG match prediction report suggests an exciting contest for the T20 World Cup 2026. Today’s fantasy Cricket Tips suggest that the toss and pitch will favour the chasing side. Captain choices should be from in-form players. Win probability suggests NZ have 57% chances to win and 43% for AFG.
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