‘Afghanistan’s three spinners will once again come’ – Aakash Chopra voices his opinion on in-form New Zealand ahead of match against Afghanistan

The New Zealand cricket team is all set to lock horns against Afghanistan on October 18 at MA Chidambaram Cricket Stadium in Chennai. Notably, the Black Caps are currently in the second spot in the points table and undefeated, as they have won all three of their games in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023. However, former India cricketer Aakash Chopra feels Afghanistan will give a tough fight to Kiwi in their clash at the ODI World Cup 2023.

The well-renowed cricket commentator feels the Chennai pitch is spin-friendly and the Afghanistan side has the best spin attack, whereas sometimes the pitch is batting-friendly as well, which boosts the New Zealand team’s chances to win the clash. In addition, the Mumbai-born cricketer feels the match will be enjoyable if they play on more turning pitches.

“Don’t know whether today evening’s match will be good or not, we shall find out. Afghanistan are in front of New Zealand. It is the Chennai ground where we have seen two types of pitches – one with more turn and the other more batting-friendly. It will be enjoyable if the match is played on a slightly more turning pitch,” Aakash Chopra said on his YouTube channel.

If Afghanistan score close to 250, they will trouble New Zealand: Aakash Chopra

Aakash Chopra has analyses the Afghanistan team on his channel. The former India opener feels the Shahidi side has the world-class three spinners, but they lack batting skills. However, the cricket analyst feels that if the Afghanistan side scores around 250 runs while batting first, they can trouble New Zealand and create history, as they did after defeating the defending champions England in their previous game.

“Kane Williamson is still not available. Afghanistan’s three spinners will once again come. Afghanistan’s problem is their batting. 225 actually becomes a match-winning total here. If they score close to 250, they will trouble New Zealand,” he added further.