Cricket World Cup: Black Caps v Afghanistan - all the stats

All the stats and ball-by-ball commentary from the Cricket World Cup Pool A match between the Black Caps and Afghanistan in Napier. Photo / Greg Bowker.

All the stats and ball-by-ball commentary from the Cricket World Cup Pool A match between the Black Caps and Afghanistan in Napier.

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Commentary

Afghanistan have won the toss and will bat in today's World Cup group A match against New Zealand at McLean Park in Napier.

New Zealand have named an unchanged side for the fifth straight game at the tournament.

It is a sunny day with a light breeze and the expectation is of a pitch full of runs. New Zealand are unbeaten in the cup while Afghanistan have won win over Scotland to balance against three defeats.

Newe Zealand batsman Ross Taylor turns 31 today while Afghanistan captain Mohammad Nabi will playl his 50th ODI.

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