New Zealand defeat Afghanistan by 149 runs in ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.

Updated, Oct. 18, 2023. 9.26 PM.

In the ICC Cricket World Cup, the New Zealand have defeated Afghanistan by 149 runs at M A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Winning the toss, Afghanistan put New Zealand to bat. The Kiwis scored 288 for 6 in the stipulated 50 overs. In reply Afghanistan were bundled out for paltry 139 in 34.4 overs.

New Zealand have not yet lost any match in the tournament so far along with India, however they top the chart with better Net run rate.