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Published 08 Feb, 2026 01:09pm

Naib’s fifty lifts Afghanistan to 182-6 against New Zealand

Gulbadin Naib has struck a rapid half-century to guide Afghanistan to 182-6 after an early wobble against New Zealand.

Coming in at number three, Naib scored 63 off 35 balls as Afghanistan recovered from 44-2 to a challenging total in Chennai after they elected to bat first.

The openers struggled to score during the first power play in the Group D encounter.

Matt Henry nearly had Rahmanullah Gurbaz caught after he skied a top edge behind the stumps, but wicketkeeper Tim Seifert and Finn Allen collided as they both ran back, and the chance went begging.

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