NZ 8 down; Afghanistan set for win

Sat, 08 June 2024

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NZ 59-8 (12 ovs) vs Afg 159-6 | Scorecard

Afghanistan dominating with the ball. Rashid nearly bowls a maiden over as he bowls six dots in a row to Matt Henry with the wide the only run of the over.

Nabi brings Afghanistan closer to victory. Santner fails to read the arm ball from the off-spinner as it goes straight on to hit the pads before deflecting on to the stumps.

Santner is dismissed for four as New Zealand slip to 59/8 in 12 overs.

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