New Zealand beat Afghanistan on Sunday in their last group game of the ongoing T20 World Cup to progress to the semifinals of the tournament. Chasing a target of 125 runs, New Zealand lost both their openers -- Martin Guptill (28) and Daryl Mitchell (17) -- within the first 10 overs but an unbeaten partnership of 68 runs between skipper Kane Williamson (40 not out) and Devon Conway (36 not out) guided the Black Caps to an eight-wicket win over the Mohammad Nabi-led Afghanistan. Earlier while bowling, New Zealand restricted Afghanistan to 124/8 in 20 overs with excellent spells from Trent Boult (3/17) and Tim Southee (2/24).
Watch: Devon Conway's Stunning Juggling Act To Send Back Afghanistan Opener Mohammad Shahzad
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T20 World Cup: New Zealand wicketkeeper Devon Conway took a fine catch that sent Afghanistan opener Mohammad Shahzad back to the pavilion in the third over of the match.
T20 World Cup: Devon Conway took a fine catch behind the stumps.© AFP
Highlights
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Devon Conway took a spectacular juggling catch
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Devon Conway's special effort helped NZ get rid of Mohammad Shahzad
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New Zealand beat Afghanistan to qualify for the semis
With the win, New Zealand sealed their spot in the final four of the tournament for the second time in a row. They were also semi-finalists in the 2007 T20 World Cup.
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