Abu Dhabi [UAE]: Skipper Afghanistan Mohammad Prophet expressed his disappointment when his team was defeated by New Zealand in their last Group 2 match from the T20 World Cup ICC which was ongoing, here at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
Kiwi defeated Afghanistan with eight goats, where the trent bell scalped three goals and limited them on 124/8.
It marked the end of the Afghan Men’s T20 World Cup campaign with India because they depended on Afghanistan’s victory to qualify for the semi-finals.
“It was our plan to use it first and put a decent total on the board.
We didn’t start well, the initial goal slowed us, we built a partnership but was not completed well.
Our 30 runs short on this field.
We manage 145-160, It will be a decent total.
Our bowling is strong, but we don’t get a good total, “said Captain Afghanistan in a post-match presentation.
“Pitch also didn’t help.
We tried the best and very good berincul in this game.
We have a lot of playing experience in the UAE, we play good cricket and we take a lot of positive things from this tournament.
Hope we work on our mistakes and do it Better in the upcoming match, “he added.
Back to the match, New Zealand did not face difficulties when they slowly and continued to move towards victory.
Martin Guptill and Daryl Mitchell’s opening were anchored with an innings but the latter was later dismissed by Mujeeb Ur Rehman in fourth place, leaving the total team on 26/1.
After Daryl’s dismissal, Kane Williamson’s Skipper took charges with Guptill to stabilize the ship for Blackcaps.
Right when Kiwi got control of the match, Guptill left for ninth by Rashid Khan.
It was then Williamson’s partnership and Devon Conway who led New Zealand to the finishing line with 11 spare balls.
Previously selected for the first bat, Najibullah Zadran made half a century determined but found a little support from his team-mate when Afghanistan was held until 124/8.
Four New Zealand Pace Bowlers shared seven names among themselves, with a lot of trent choosing a lot with 3/17.
With this victory, New Zealand has made their place in the ongoing T20 World Cup semi-final.