In Group C of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, Kane Williamson’s New Zealand are staring elimination if they don’t bring their campaign back on track after suffering first defeat in T20 International history from Afghanistan.
Meanwhile, the other two big teams — Afghanistan and West Indies — are off to a superb start of their campaign, winning both their opening encounters.
The Afghans made a huge statement against New Zealand with an 84-run win, announcing themselves as genuine tournament contenders. They are two from two with a net run rate that dwarves every other side in their group. Afghanistan has a foot in the door to the next stage, but a win over either PNG or hosts the West Indies locks it in.
It has been a strong display by the West Indies so far taking care of both Papua New Guinea and Uganda. But they will likely have to beat one of New Zealand or Afghanistan to secure progression – next up they play the Black Caps on June 12 in Trinidad and Tobago.
