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T20 WC: Seifert, Phillips help New Zealand move past Afghanistan in Group D opener

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Tim Seifert’s 65 Leads New Zealand to Five-Wicket Win Over Afghanistan in T20 World Cup

By IANS News February 08, 2026 • 15:11 PM View: 449

New Zealand pulled off a five-wicket win, chasing down 183 with 15 balls to spare, thanks to a composed yet aggressive batting effort anchored by Tim Seifert, and got their T20 World Cup campaign off to a flyer here at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday. The Kiwis avenged their loss to the Afghans from the previous edition of the tournament and bagged the first two points in the first game of Group D.

The chase began shakily as Afghanistan’s spinners struck early. Finn Allen fell for 1, and Rachin Ravindra was dismissed for a duck in quick succession, both removed by Mujeeb Ur Rahman, leaving New Zealand 14/2 inside two overs. Afghanistan sensed an opening, but Seifert ensured the innings did not derail.

TAGS T20 WC Tim Seifert T20 World Cup MA Chidambaram Stadium Finn Allen Rachin Ravindra Mujeeb Ur Rahman Glenn Phillips Rashid Khan Mark Chapman Daryl Mitchell Mitchell Santner Despite Afghanistan Despite Afghanistan

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