Chennai/Mumbai/Colombo, Feb. 7 -- The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 continues with a triple-header on Sunday, featuring New Zealand vs Afghanistan, England vs Nepal, and Sri Lanka vs Ireland, as teams look to gain early momentum in the group stage of the global tournament.
In Chennai, New Zealand will face Afghanistan in Match 4 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, with the contest scheduled to begin at 11:00 am IST. New Zealand enter the game as favorites but are wary of Afghanistan's proven ability to upset higher-ranked teams, particularly on spin-friendly surfaces.
The Chepauk pitch, known for assisting spin, is expected to suit Afghanistan's bowling attack, led by Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, and Noor Ahmad.
Afghanistan's batting will re...