Afghanistan Fall to New Zealand in T20 World Cup Opener After Five-Wicket Defeat

Afghanistan opened their T20 World Cup campaign with a five-wicket loss to New Zealand, falling short despite early resistance against a disciplined Black Caps side.
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Afghanistan opened their T20 World Cup campaign with a five-wicket loss to New Zealand, falling short despite early resistance against a disciplined Black Caps side.

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