Seifert half-century helps NZ beat Afghanistan
Summary
New Zealand beat Afghanistan in a T20 World Cup cricket match in Chennai. Tim Seifert played a key role, scoring 65 runs to help New Zealand achieve their highest successful run chase in T20 World Cup history.Key Facts
- New Zealand scored 183 runs in 17.5 overs, winning by five wickets.
- Tim Seifert scored 65 runs off 42 balls for New Zealand.
- Afghanistan scored 182-6 in their 20 overs, with Gulbadin Naib making 63 runs.
- Lockie Ferguson took two wickets for New Zealand, ending with 2-40.
- New Zealand chased down their highest ever T20 World Cup target, surpassing their previous best chase of 167 against England.
- Daryl Mitchell and Mitchell Santner contributed crucial runs at the end to secure the win.
- Mujeeb Ur Rahman took two wickets for Afghanistan, including the quick removal of two top-order batsmen.
- The match took place in Chennai and was part of the Men's T20 World Cup.
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