In a remarkable turn of events at the 2024 T20 World Cup, Afghanistan advanced to the Super Eight with a seven-wicket victory over Papua New Guinea (PNG), eliminating New Zealand from the tournament. The game, which took place at Trinidad's Brian Lara Stadium, demonstrated Afghanistan's rising stature in the cricket world and its potential to be this year's dark horse.
The shocking loss of New Zealand in the T20 World Cup was unexpected. Despite going into the tournament with great expectations, the Kiwis' defeats against Afghanistan and the West Indies destroyed them. Even before they played their last group games against Uganda and PNG, their net run rate collapsed, thereby ending their chances.
This early elimination contrasts sharply with their semi-final appearance in the previous season, highlighting the unpredictable nature of Twenty20 cricket. As they look to close off the campaign strong in their remaining games, New Zealand is using this time to reflect and reorganize.
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