Na so o, my people! The T20 World Cup don land again, and e go sweet pass pudding!
Afghanistan go face New Zealand for their first match for the 2026 T20 World Cup wey go happen for MA Chidambaram Stadium for Chennai. Dis match go take place for February 8, 2026, by 11 AM IST.
As dem ready to start, Afghanistan don get boost, because dem just collect 2-1 victory from West Indies for their last series. The spinners wey dey led by Mujeeb Ur Rehman and Captain Rashid Khan show say dem ready to put body for ground with 6 and 5 wickets each. Na dem go carry the team forward for spin-friendly pitches.
But e no go easy for New Zealand o! De Kiwis be like say dem dey wear a misfortune cap after dem collect 1-4 beating from India before dis World Cup. Their batting no gel as middle order no fit show face. But dem no go let dis bad luck hold dem down as dem dey prepare to ball hard against Afghanistan.
Finn Allen and Tim Seifert dey in fine form for New Zealand, and Captain Mitchell Santner go lead dem with his own spin magic. Plus, Jacob Duffy wey don break record for most wickets last year dey ready to throw fire too!
One thing wey dey sweet me be say, Afghanistan don show say dem fit disturb big teams. Dem don reach semi-finals for last T20 World Cup, even beat New Zealand and Australia along the way. E no go shock me if dem still carry di bag of surprises!
For dem wey dey reason how to catch the match, you fit stream am live for your area. If you dey for abroad, just use VPN to catch di action like you dey house. No wahala!
So, make we pack our popcorn, gather our friends, grab cold malt, and prepare to enjoy wetin dey for ground as Afghanistan and New Zealand dey ready to show dem pepper!
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