If New Zealand wins against Afghanistan on sunday then New Zealand will join the Pakistan but if Afghanistan wins then second semi-finalist of Group B will be decided on the basis of net run rate.
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The match which will decide the second semi-finalist of Group B will be played on sunday November 7 between New Zealand and Aghanistan. Besides New Zealand and Afghanistan, Indian cricket fans will also watch this match with keen interest because this will also decide the future of Indian team in T20 World Cup.
The team of India is at no. 3 in Group B while New Zealand and Afghanistan are at no. 2 and 4 respectively. New Zealand has won its three matches and it has total 6 points. India and Afghanistan have won two matches so far and both the teams have 4 points but India’s net run rate is more than Afghanistan that’s why India is at 3rd position from Group B.
From Group A, England and Australia have reached in the semi-finals. Pakistan has also reached in the semi-final from Group B by winning four straight games. Now, there is the competition for second semi-finalist from Group B. New Zealand, Afghanistan and India are in this competition.
If New Zealand wins against Afghanistan on sunday then New Zealand will join the Pakistan and the debate for net run rate will finish because New Zealand will get 8 points after the win. India has left only one match against Namibia on monday and if India wins that match even then it can’t get 8 points because it has 4 points so far and with the win against Namibia, India will have only 6 points.
It means if New Zealand wins, Afghanistan and India will be out of the semi-final race and New Zealand will reach in the semi-final. But if Afghanistan wins then semi-finalist will be decided on the basis of net run rate. In the nutshell, New Zealand vs Afghanistan match is the decider of second semi-finalist of Group B.
What is the venue of New Zealand vs Afghanistan match?
The 40th match of T20 World Cup between New Zealand and Afghanistan will be played at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
What is the date and time of New Zealand vs Afghanistan match?
New Zealand vs Afghanistan match will be played on sunday November 7 at 3:30 pm IST. Toss takes place 30 minutes before the match.
How can you watch New Zealand vs Afghanistan match live?
People can watch this match live on Star Sports network. The T20 World Cup matches are also live streamed on Disney+Hotstar.