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As Afghanistan prepares to host New Zealand in the T20 World Cup on February 8, 2026, both teams enter the match with contrasting recent forms that could significantly influence the outcome.
Afghanistan comes into this encounter with a robust performance, securing victories in 2 of their last 3 matches. Their recent form reflects a side capable of batting explosively and displaying tactical discipline, particularly on home soil, where familiar conditions may favor their spin-heavy bowling attack. The local supporters are expected to provide a significant boost, enhancing their competitive edge.
In contrast, New Zealand has struggled lately, managing only 1 win in their last 5 outings. Their squad is traditionally strong with a blend of experienced and young players, yet recent performances suggest a need for improvement in both batting consistency and bowling precision. Tactically, they will look to leverage their fast-bowling prowess and adaptable batting lineup to reclaim momentum.
Bookmakers place Afghanistan as the underdogs with odds of 2.49 against New Zealand’s 1.48, indicating a belief in the visitors’ pedigree. Ultimately, while Afghanistan’s home advantage and recent form suggest they could surprise, New Zealand’s experience in high-pressure scenarios cannot be discounted. Consequently, this match promises to be a compelling contest with no guaranteed outcomes.
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| Afghanistan 37.2% |
New Zealand 62.8% |
Outrights of T20 World Cup New Zealand: 3.2% Afghanistan: 1.76%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.5 | 1.42 | ||
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2.5 | 1.56 | ||
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2.55 | 1.48 | ||
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2.42 | 1.52 |
Latest Results
| 22.01.26 Afghanistan cricket – West Indies cricket – 138:151 21.01.26 Afghanistan cricket – West Indies cricket – 189:150 19.01.26 Afghanistan cricket – West Indies cricket – 181:143 02.11.25 Zimbabwe cricket – Afghanistan cricket – 201:210 31.10.25 Zimbabwe cricket – Afghanistan cricket – 125:129 |
31.01.26 India cricket – New Zealand cricket – 271:225 28.01.26 India cricket – New Zealand cricket – 165:215 25.01.26 India cricket – New Zealand cricket – 155:153 23.01.26 India cricket – New Zealand cricket – 209:208 21.01.26 India cricket – New Zealand cricket – 238:190 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 09.09.24 Afghanistan cricket – New Zealand cricket – Abandoned 07.06.24 Afghanistan cricket – New Zealand cricket – 159:75 18.10.23 New Zealand cricket – Afghanistan cricket – 288:139 26.10.22 New Zealand cricket – Afghanistan cricket – Abandoned 07.11.21 New Zealand cricket – Afghanistan cricket – 125:124 |
Standings
Asia
| Pts | W | L | D | N/R | Pts | |||
| 1 | Nepal | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 781:612 | 10 |
| 2 | Oman | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 601:596 | 8 |
| 3 | United Arab Emirates | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 713:635 | 6 |
| 4 | Qatar | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 666:703 | 4 |
| 5 | Japan | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 651:655 | 2 |
| 6 | Samoa | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 611:822 | 0 |
T20 World Cup Outrights
1. Australia W: 1.67 (24.92%)
2. India: 2.38 (17.48%)
3. India W: 4 (10.4%)
4. Australia: 4.7 (8.85%)
5. England W: 5.5 (7.57%)
6. England: 6.5 (6.4%)
7. South Africa: 6.6 (6.3%)
8. New Zealand: 13 (3.2%)
9. Pakistan: 14.6 (2.85%)
10. South Africa W: 15 (2.77%)
11. West Indies: 19 (2.19%)
12. Afghanistan: 23.6 (1.76%)
13. New Zealand W: 34 (1.22%)
14. Sri Lanka: 35.4 (1.18%)
15. West Indies W: 67 (0.62%)
16. Sri Lanka W: 151 (0.28%)
17. Ireland: 160.2 (0.26%)
18. USA: 160.2 (0.26%)
19. Zimbabwe: 180.2 (0.23%)
20. Nepal: 180.2 (0.23%)
21. Scotland: 280.2 (0.15%)
22. Netherlands: 280.2 (0.15%)
23. Pakistan W: 301 (0.14%)
24. Bangladesh W: 401 (0.1%)
25. Scotland W: 501 (0.08%)
26. Oman: 580.2 (0.07%)
27. Namibia: 580.2 (0.07%)
28. United Arab Emirates: 580.2 (0.07%)
29. Canada: 580.2 (0.07%)
30. Italy: 580.2 (0.07%)
31. Ireland W: 1001 (0.04%)
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