Group stage — 2019 Cricket World Cup
June 8, 2019 · Taunton
Result: NZNew Zealand — New Zealand won by 7 wickets. AFAfghanistan 172 all out (41.1 overs), NZNew Zealand 173/3 (32.1 overs). June 8, 2019 · Taunton.
Scorecard
New Zealand won the toss and chose to field.
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| AFAfghanistan (1st innings) | 172 all out (41.1 overs) |
| NZNew Zealand (2nd innings) | 173/3 (32.1 overs) |
Leading batters
| Team | Batter | Runs (balls) |
|---|---|---|
| AFAfghanistan | Hashmatullah Shahidi | 59 (99) |
| AFAfghanistan | Hazratullah Zazai | 34 (28) |
| NZNew Zealand | Kane Williamson | 79 (99) |
| NZNew Zealand | Ross Taylor | 48 (52) |
Leading bowlers
| Team | Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| NZNew Zealand | James Neesham | 5/37 |
| NZNew Zealand | Lockie Ferguson | 5/31 |
Player of the Match
James Neesham (New Zealand)
Data last verified: 11 August 2026.
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