NEW DELHI: Afghanistan's captain, Hashmatullah Shahidi, expressed his disappointment following his team's 149-run defeat at the hands of New Zealand in a World Cup match, citing dropped catches at crucial moments and a misjudgment of the pitch's nature as the key factors contributing to their downfall.
Batting first, the Kiwis posted a total of 288/6 in their allotted 50 overs. Glenn Phillips (71) and Tom Latham (68) had reprieves at pivotal junctures in the game, allowing them to conjure a match-winning 144-run partnership. In reply, Afghanistan was bowled out for just 139 in 34.4 overs.
