New Zealand face Afghanistan at County Ground, Taunton Photo: AFPNew Zealand hit back when Jimmy Neesham induced a mistimed slog from HazratullahNew Zealand responded to Afghanistan's blistering start with three quick wickets for no runs to check the minnows' momentum at 66-3 in Saturday's World Cup match in Taunton. Initially, Afghanistan threatened to derail New Zealand's plans as openers Hazratullah Zazai and Noor Ali Zadran put on 66 for the first wicket. Unfurling a barrage of flamboyant strokes under sunny skies in the west country, Hazratullah hit three fours in the first over of the match off Matthew Henry. That attacking start meant Afghanistan were scoring at a shade over six an over after the first 10 overs. Captain Gulbadin Naib was then caught behind by Latham off Neesham for four, leaving Afghanistan rocking at 70-4.

Source: Dhaka Tribune June 08, 2019 13:52 UTC