ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Match 4: NZ vs AFG, weather report, stadium stats and predicted playing XIs
New Zealand take on spin-strong Afghanistan in a Group D clash at Chennai, with hot conditions and turning pitches set to shape Match 4 of the T20 World Cup 2026.
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New Zealand will take on Afghanistan in Match 4 of Group D at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which is scheduled to be played on Sunday, February 8th, at the fabled MA Chidambaram Stadium. This could prove to be an important match for the sides to take a favorable lead in what seems like a competitive group.
New Zealand enters the contest off a hard-fought series loss in T20I cricket against India, but the experience of playing on some spin-friendly pitches in India could work to their advantage. Even though they managed a narrow six-run win in the warm-up match against the USA, their bowling has shown some vulnerability. Afghanistan come in very well prepared and confident, with a squad full of quality all-rounders and strong spin options. Led by Rashid Khan, they shall try to make the most of the Chennai wicket to test New Zealand and send a serious message in the tournament.
NZ vs AFG: Weather Report
The Chennai weather was predicted to be hot and dry on the day of the match. Temperatures are expected to be between 29 and 31 degrees Celsius under partly cloudy conditions. It is unlikely to rain and the fans can expect a full game without any weather-related stoppages.
NZ vs AFG: MA Chidambaram Stadium Stats (T20Is)
- Matches played: 3
- Average first-innings score: 171
- Average second-innings score: 171
- Teams winning batting first: 33%
- Teams winning bowling first: 67%
- Highest total: 182/4
- Lowest total: 165/9
- Highest chase: 182/4
- Lowest total defended: 167/5
See Also: ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026: NZ vs AFG Today Match Prediction – 4th Match, Who Will Win Today?
NZ vs AFG: Predicted Playing XIs
New Zealand (NZ):
Mitchell Santner (c), Tim Seifert (wk), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Ish Sodhi
Afghanistan (AFG):
Rashid Khan (c), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Mohammad Nabi, Sediq Atal, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi
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