New Zealand defeated Afghanistan by five wickets in the fourth match of the T20 World Cup on Sunday.
The Group D encounter was played in the Indian city of Chennai, where Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat first. The Afghan side scored 182 runs for the loss of six wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
Chasing a target of 183 runs, New Zealand reached the total in the 18th over, losing five wickets.
For New Zealand, Tim Seifert top-scored with 65 runs, while Glenn Phillips contributed 42 runs. Daryl Mitchell remained unbeaten on 25, while Mitchell Santner scored 17 not out.
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup features 20 teams, divided into four groups.
On the opening day of the tournament, three matches were played. Pakistan, competing in Group A, won their opening match against the Netherlands.