New Zealand and Afghanistan are set to face off in Match 4 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, a Group D encounter that promises high-quality cricket as both sides look to start their campaign off a win. New Zealand will enter the match after a mixed run in the lead-up to the World Cup, after losing their last T20I series against India by 4-1.
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NZ vs AFG Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, Match 4
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The Black Caps will rely on the explosive starts of one of the most dangerous batsmen in the world, Finn Allen, and the middle order led by players like Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips. Afghanistan, on the other hand, arrive with a reputation as one of the most improved sides in T20 cricket, particularly in conditions that assist spin.
With Rashid Khan as skipper, they have a strong bowling unit with the captain himself, along with Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Noor Ahmad, capable of controlling the middle overs and with spin expected to play a decisive role in India, they are not the underdogs in this clash. For the NZ vs AFG Dream11 team prediction, Finn Allen and Glenn Phillips should be considered as captaincy options in your Dream11 team. Both players looked in splendid form during their previous outing.
New Zealand vs Afghanistan Match Details
| Series | ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | New Zealand vs Afghanistan, 4th Match |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram |
| City | Chennai |
| Match Start Time | 11:00 AM IST, 8th February 2026 |
| Scorecard | New Zealand vs Afghanistan Scorecard |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
NZ vs AFG Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Finn Allen | New Zealand | 80 Runs |
| Lockie Ferguson | New Zealand | 2 Wickets |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | Afghanistan | 73 Runs |
| Rashid Khan | Afghanistan | 2 Wickets |
NZ vs AFG Toss Prediction
The New Zealand skipper, Mitchell Santner, might end up winning the toss in the 4th match of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. According to our NZ vs AFG Dream11 prediction today match, Santner could opt to bat first in the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Ten matches have been played at this venue in T20 cricket, and six of them were won by the team batting first, while three were won by the chasing team.
Record of Chasing Teams at MA Chidambaram Stadium
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Poor | 33% |
NZ vs AFG Playing 11 (Probable)
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| New Zealand Playing XI | Afghanistan Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Finn Allen | Rahmanullah Gurbaz |
| Tim Seifert (WK) | Ibrahim Zadran |
| Rachin Ravindra | Sediqullah Atal |
| Daryl Mitchell | Darwish Rasooli |
| Glenn Phillips | Mohammad Nabi |
| Mark Chapman | Azmatullah Omarzai |
| Mitchell Santner(c) | Gulbadin Naib |
| Michael Bracewell | Rashid Khan (c) |
| Matt Henry | Noor Ahmad |
| Lockie Ferguson | Fazalhaq Farooqi |
| Ish Sodhi | Mujeeb Ur Rahman |
NZ vs AFG Top Run Scorers and Leading Wicket Takers
| Highest Run Scorers | Finn Allen and Rahmanullah Gurbaz |
|---|---|
| Highest Wicket Takers | Lockie Ferguson and Rashid Khan |
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NZ vs AFG Captain and Vice Captain Choices
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| Captain | Finn Allen and Glenn Philipps |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Rashid Khan and Ibrahim Zadran |
Top Picks for NZ vs AFG Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | Afghanistan | Batsman |
| Mitchell Santner | New Zealand | All-rounder |
Budget Picks for NZ vs AFG Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Daryl Mitchell | New Zealand | Batsman |
| Noor Ahmad | Afghanistan | Bowler |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keeper: F Allen(c), R Gurbaz
- Batters: D Mitchell, I Zadran
- All-rounders: A Omarzai, G Phillips, M Santner, M Nabi
- Bowlers: R Khan(vc), M Henry, L Ferguson
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Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keeper: R Gurbaz, T Seifert
- Batters: D Rasooli, D Mitchell, I Zadran(vc)
- All-rounders: A Omarzai, G Phillips(c), M Santner
- Bowlers: R Khan, J Duffy, N Ahmad
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Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for NZ vs AFG based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
NZ vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Today (4th Match) ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Players to Avoid
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| B Sears | 6.5 |
| M Ishaq | 7.0 |
NZ vs AFG Weather & Pitch Report at MA Chidambaram Stadium
| Temperature | 28°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Sunny |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters & Pacers |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 151 runs |
NZ vs AFG H2H Record
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| New Zealand (NZ) | 1 |
| Afghanistan (AFG) | 1 |
| No Result | 0 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis
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