Chennai, Feb. 8 -- Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan won the toss and decidedto bat first in its opening match of the T20 World Cup match against New Zealandin Group D, billed as "Group of Death", at the iconic M A Chidambaram Stadiumhere on Sunday.
With three heavyweights in the group, with South Africa being the third contender,the Group promises more exciting and intense tussle considering that only twoteams would advance to the Super 8 stage.
Going by the previous 84-run hammering it handed out to the Black Caps at Guyanain 2024, Afghanistan goes into the match as a favourite considering that the Chepaukpitch assists the slow bowlers.
The Kiwis will be keen to banish those demons and start its campaign on a winningnote.
With a tinge o...