New Zealand vs Afghanistan Highlights, T20 World Cup 2021: New Zealand beat Afghanistan to enter semis; India knocked out

New Zealand reached the Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals with a comfortable eight-wicket win over Afghanistan on Sunday, a result that eliminated India from the contest. Chasing a modest 125, skipper Kane Williamson (40) and Devon Conway (36) put on an unbeaten stand of 68 to drive the team home in 18.1 overs in Abu Dhabi. The Kiwis join Pakistan as the two teams in the semi-finals from Group 2 with eight points each, leaving India's final match against Namibia on Monday a dead rubber. England and Australia had already made the semi-finals from Group 1. The semi-final match-ups will be decided after Pakistan play Scotland in the second match of the day.

14:41 (IST) Nov 07

New Zealand players have arrived

Arrival time in Abu Dhabi. Players getting set ahead of our afternoon match with @ACBofficials. Follow play in Aote… https://t.co/PRcC1t0lNc
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) 1636276083000

14:29 (IST) Nov 07

Will Mujeeb play vs New Zealand today?

#back to gym #mood happy 😃 ⚔️🖤 https://t.co/x1WcWsk5RU
— Muj R 88 (@Mujeeb_R88) 1636207414000

13:56 (IST) Nov 07

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13:52 (IST) Nov 07

Sehwag at his best ahead of NZ vs AFG clash

Having Kabuli Chana #NZvAFG https://t.co/6e4QMuablq
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) 1636273298000

13:46 (IST) Nov 07

Super 12 - Group 2: Three teams - India, NZ and Afghanistan - fight for one spot

13:43 (IST) Nov 07

NZ spinner Ish Sodhi has been cleared to be available for selection against Afghanistan

After a close call off his own bowling against Namibia, Ish Sodhi has been cleared to be available for selection ag… https://t.co/WUDjFXa7FA
— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) 1636254900000

13:12 (IST) Nov 07

No, there is no pressure on us, we treat this and will get into this game same as any other game and will plan according to the situation. No external pressure on us as we do play according to our needs and requirements, we will do what is best for our team and what suits us

Afghanistan media manager Abdullah Khan Pakthani

13:11 (IST) Nov 07

India have done what they had to, all eyes on Afghanistan-New Zealand now

VVS Laxman, former India cricketer

13:09 (IST) Nov 07

Wasim Jaffer at his best

Mood today 😅🤞🏼 #AfgvsNZ #T20WorldCup https://t.co/PVNbT9cKDJ
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) 1636259591000

13:01 (IST) Nov 07

Dominant Kiwis

13:01 (IST) Nov 07

'Super' Southee

13:01 (IST) Nov 07

Captain Kane's success percentage

12:33 (IST) Nov 07

Though New Zealand and Afghanistan battle it out in Abu Dhabi, the Indian team in Dubai and its fans will be praying that the fellow Asian nation does it a favour by scripting a memorable victory to see their chances of surviving further in the marquee event.

12:32 (IST) Nov 07

However, if the Kiwis secure a win, India's final league game on Monday against Namibia will be rendered inconsequential.

12:32 (IST) Nov 07

If Afghanistan manage to turn the tables on Kane Williamson & Co, it will keep alive their slim chances while boosting that of the Indians (on 4 points currently), who would need to win their last match with a good margin.

12:32 (IST) Nov 07

A win for the Kiwis would shut India's hopes of advancing to the last-four as it would take them to eight points, putting things beyond the reach of Virat Kohli's men.

12:32 (IST) Nov 07

Joining Team India in praying for an Afghan victory will be its billion-plus fans.

12:32 (IST) Nov 07

The Indian team will watch with bated breath as New Zealand face Afghanistan in a T20 World Cup match, the result of which will decide the semifinal line-up from Group 2.

12:32 (IST) Nov 07

Hello and welcome to the Live coverage of ICC T20 World Cup match between New Zealand and Afghanistan.