What have we learnt from this World Cup so far?
Seam-bowling allrounders could play a crucial role going forwards, say Anil Kumble and Stephen Fleming
26/10Abandoned
21st Match, Group 1 (N), ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Melbourne, Oct 26 2022
26/10Abandoned
21st Match, Group 1 (N), ICC Men's T20 World Cup at Melbourne, Oct 26 2022
Moody - 'Afghanistan batters need to trust their technique a bit more'
Anil Kumble reckons New Zealand are better at assessing conditions and have so far been clinical
Boult - 'Win against Australia one of my proudest moments'
The New Zealand fast bowler addresses the media ahead of his side's encounter against Afghanistan
Nabi - 'Have learned a lot from the opening game and hope we deliver'
He discusses his experiences of playing in the BBL and the changes needed to be done going forward
Match Coverage
All Match NewsAfghanistan, New Zealand split points in rainy Melbourne
New Zealand continue to top tight Group 1, but Afghanistan bringing up the rear
Mitchell set to return as high-flying New Zealand look to make it two in two
Rashid vs Conway could be a key contest, as it was when these two sides met last year in Abu Dhabi
Teams recalibrate plans as early-season conditions turn MCG into pace paradise
Pre-tournament expectations from the venue have taken a beating after an India-Pakistan clash that was all about pace, bounce and swing
ICC Men's T20 World Cup
| First Round Group A | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| SL | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.667 |
| NED | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -0.162 |
| NAM | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.73 |
| UAE | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1.235 |
| First Round Group B | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| ZIM | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.2 |
| IRE | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0.105 |
| SCOT | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0.304 |
| WI | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -0.563 |
| Group 1 | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| NZ | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 2.113 |
| ENG | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0.473 |
| AUS | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | -0.173 |
| SL | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.422 |
| IRE | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -1.615 |
| AFG | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | -0.571 |
| Group 2 | |||||
| Team | M | W | L | PT | NRR |
| IND | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 1.319 |
| PAK | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1.028 |
| SA | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0.874 |
| NED | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -0.849 |
| BAN | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -1.176 |
| ZIM | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -1.138 |