The Afghanistan vs New Zealand head-to-head in T20 internationals reflects a competitive and evenly balanced rivalry despite limited encounters. Both teams have showcased contrasting styles—Afghanistan relying heavily on quality spin and emerging batting depth, while New Zealand bring pace, discipline, and big-match experience. Across their meetings, results have swung both ways, underlining how conditions, venue, and player form significantly influence outcomes. With memorable performances from star players on both sides, this rivalry continues to grow in relevance. A detailed look at Afghanistan vs New Zealand T20 head-to-head records, team stats, and player performances helps fans and analysts better understand trends and predict future clashes between Afghanistan and New Zealand.
Afghanistan vs New Zealand – Overall T20 Head-to-Head
Matches Played
Afghanistan Won
New Zealand Won
No Result
Tied
2
1
1
0
0
Highest Totals in Afghanistan vs New Zealand T20s
Team
Score
Overs
RR
Inns
Opposition
Ground
Result
Match Date
Afghanistan
159/6
20.0
7.95
1
New Zealand
Providence
Won
7 Jun 2024
New Zealand
125/2
18.1
6.88
2
Afghanistan
Abu Dhabi
Won
7 Nov 2021
Afghanistan
124/8
20.0
6.20
1
New Zealand
Abu Dhabi
Lost
7 Nov 2021
New Zealand
75
15.2
4.89
2
Afghanistan
Providence
Lost
7 Jun 2024
Lowest Totals in Afghanistan vs New Zealand T20s
Team
Score
Overs
RR
Inns
Opposition
Ground
Result
Match Date
New Zealand
75
15.2
4.89
2
Afghanistan
Providence
Lost
7 Jun 2024
Afghanistan
124/8
20.0
6.20
1
New Zealand
Abu Dhabi
Lost
7 Nov 2021
Afghanistan
159/6
20.0
7.95
1
New Zealand
Providence
Won
7 Jun 2024
Most Runs in Afghanistan vs New Zealand T20s
Player
Span
Mat
Inns
NO
Runs
HS
Avg
SR
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (AFG)
2021–2024
2
2
0
86
80
43.00
132.30
Najibullah Zadran (AFG)
2021–2024
2
2
1
74
73
74.00
151.02
Kane Williamson (NZ)
2021–2024
2
2
1
49
40*
49.00
89.09
Ibrahim Zadran (AFG)
2024
1
1
0
44
44
44.00
107.31
Devon Conway (NZ)
2021–2024
2
2
1
44
36*
44.00
104.76
Highest Individual Scores in Afghanistan vs New Zealand T20s
Player
Runs
Balls
4s
6s
SR
Team
Ground
Match Date
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
80
56
5
5
142.85
Afghanistan
Providence
7 Jun 2024
Najibullah Zadran
73
48
6
3
152.08
Afghanistan
Abu Dhabi
7 Nov 2021
Ibrahim Zadran
44
41
3
2
107.31
Afghanistan
Providence
7 Jun 2024
Kane Williamson
40*
42
3
0
95.23
New Zealand
Abu Dhabi
7 Nov 2021
Devon Conway
36*
32
4
0
112.50
New Zealand
Abu Dhabi
7 Nov 2021
Most Wickets in Afghanistan vs New Zealand T20s
Player
Span
Mat
Inns
Wkts
Best
Avg
Econ
Trent Boult (NZ)
2021–2024
2
2
5
3/17
7.80
4.87
Rashid Khan (AFG)
2021–2024
2
2
5
4/17
8.80
5.50
Fazalhaq Farooqi (AFG)
2024
1
1
4
4/17
4.25
5.10
Mohammad Nabi (AFG)
2021–2024
2
2
2
2/16
21.00
5.25
Tim Southee (NZ)
2021
1
1
2
2/24
12.00
6.00
Best Bowling Figures in an Afghanistan vs New Zealand T20 Match
