But as things stand, New Zealand and South Africa look set for safe passage out of Group D and into the Super Eights, leaving Afghanistan bemoaning fate and small margins, and praying for miracles from UAE and Canada - or is probably unlikely to cut it.

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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand will lean heavily on its batting depth and proven match-winners to balance a depleted attack as it attempts to win the T20 World Cup for the first time. The Black Caps’ best effort in nine editions of the tournament was in 2021 when they were well beaten by Australia in the final.