Afghanistan vs New Zealand - Head to Head

In the pulsating world of international cricket, the rivalry between the New Zealand National Cricket Team and the Afghanistan National Cricket Team has delivered some unforgettable moments over the past year. These two teams locked horns just once in the last 12 months, a clash that saw the scales tilt decidedly in favour of Afghanistan, delivering a performance that left fans and pundits alike in awe.

The single encounter between these two dynamic teams unfolded under the bright lights of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Picture this: a balmy Friday night, Jun 7, 2024, at the iconic Providence Stadium, the stage was set not just for a cricket match, but for a showdown that would see Afghanistan steamrolling over New Zealand with a score line that read like the script of a blockbuster cricket saga - 159:75.

That’s right, in a display of cricketing prowess and strategic mastery, Afghanistan not only outplayed New Zealand but set the goal score at 159 to 75 in their favor, painting a clear picture of their dominance in this head-to-head encounter.

The numbers don’t lie – with Afghanistan securing a victory in this solitary meet during the past year, they’ve certainly laid down the gauntlet, leaving cricket aficionados around the globe eager for the next chapter in this burgeoning rivalry. Will New Zealand come back stronger, turning the tables in the next encounter? Only time will tell, but if this last clash is anything to go by, we’re in for a thrilling ride.