AFG vs NZ: The 2025-edition of the Champions Trophy is ready to commence with the 1st warm-up game between Afghanistan and New Zealand. The two “warhorses” have been one of the dangerous sides in world cricket.
Head To Head Battle: AFG vs NZ
| Matches | New Zealand Won | Afghanistan Won | N/R |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Weather And Pitch Report
As per AccuWeather, the weather in Karachi will be sunny during the first half of the match, with temperatures hovering around 30°-31°. However, as the game progresses into the evening, temperatures will gradually drop, and the skies are expected to clear. Fans can look forward to an exciting cricket experience at the National Stadium.
Pitch Report
The pitch at National Stadium in Karachi is typically favorable for batting. The average first-innings total in the last five ODIs played here has been an impressive 303 runs. While fast bowlers may get some assistance with the new ball, spinners will need to maintain tight lines and lengths to control the run rate during the middle overs.
Key Players
Here’s the table with the players for Afghanistan and New Zealand:
| Afghanistan | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Rashid Khan | Kane Williamson |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | Rachin Ravindra |
| Mohammad Nabi | Glenn Phillips |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | Mitchell Santner |
Impact On Team India
In this Champions Trophy, Team India brought their one of the strongest contingent of squad to clinch the title after 12 years of wait. Team India’s group include Pakistan, New Zealand, and Bangladesh. India will play it’s first match against Bangladesh on February 20.
India will look forward to the warm-ups in which New Zealand is gearing up to play today against the Afghans. India might analyze team’s strategies to get ticks in all agendas.
