NZ vs AFG 4th Match, Group D T20I 2026 Live Score & Updates
New Zealand vs Afghanistan
4th Match, Group DMA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai08 Feb 2026
NZNew Zealand
183/5(17.5)
AFGAfghanistan
182/6(20)
Match Info
New Zealand vs Afghanistan
Date
Sunday 8 Feb, 5:30 AM
Venue
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai
Broadcast
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Toss
Afghanistan elected to bat
Team Comparison
NZ
VS away team
AFG
VS away team
10
Matches played
10
70%
Win
40%
239
Average Score
184
490
Highest Overs
346
104
Lowest Score
94
Team Form
Weather & Pitch Report
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai
Clear
Pitch Condition: Average
The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is usually a spin-friendly pitch. In T20 matches, the conditions don't favour batsmen and fast bowlers fully because of the slow pitch. Fielding first is often a better choice here, though chasing can also be competitive. Batsmen need to play cautiously to score well. The average first innings score in the IPL is about 160, and in T20Is, around 170.
Pace vs Spin
(Last 10 matches)
Pace
40 Wkt
Spin
60 Wkt
WICKETS
Venue Stats
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai
Avg 1st Inns
183
Avg 2nd Inns
153
Highest Total
by IND
256-4
Lowest Total
by SL-W
77-10
Highest Chased
by IND
224-1
Lowest Defended
by IND-W
134-6
Frequently Asked Questions
The match is being played at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai, Chennai.
Afghanistan elected to bat
New Zealand won by 5 wickets
New Zealand: 183/5 (17.5 overs) Afghanistan: 182/6 (20 overs)
NZ won by 5 wickets
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The pitch condition is Average. The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is usually a spin-friendly pitch. In T20 matches, the conditions don't favour batsmen and fast bowlers fully because of the slow pitch. Fielding first is often a better choice here, though chasing can also be competitive. Batsmen need to play cautiously to score well. The average first innings score in the IPL is about 160, and in T20Is, around 170.
The weather is Clear.
The average first innings score at this venue is 162 runs.
In 0 previous meetings, NZ have won 0 and AFG have won 0.