The Kiwis, who reached the final and semi-final of the last two editions in the UAE and Australia respectively, won’t progress to the Super 8 round in the ongoing tournament in the West Indies and the USA.
Despite having two games left in the group stage, New Zealand has been knocked out of the race for the Super 8 round. Afghanistan and the West Indies have both won three matches each, sealing New Zealand’s fate with their group-stage exit.
Williamson’s side began their campaign with a significant loss to Afghanistan by 84 runs in Guyana, bowled out for just 75 runs while chasing 160. In their next match against co-hosts West Indies, the Black Caps fell 13 runs short of the target of 149.
Both West Indies and Afghanistan have defeated New Zealand, Uganda, and Papua New Guinea to secure six points each. With a maximum possible four points remaining, New Zealand cannot advance to the Super 8 round of the T20 World Cup 2024.
Williamson’s team lost badly to Afghanistan in Guyana to start their campaign, bowled out for only 75 runs despite needing 160. In the subsequent game, the Black Caps failed to reach the 149-run mark, falling 13 runs short against the co-hosts, West Indies.
West Indies and Afghanistan have each secured six points after defeating Papua New Guinea, Uganda, and New Zealand. At the T20 World Cup 2024, New Zealand can’t go to the Super 8 round with just four points left to play.
