Postpublished at 11:31 British Summer Time 18 October 2023
Alex Hartley
Former England bowler on BBC Test Match Special
Afghanistan are impressive today - they look like a team which has come off a big win.
Summary
New Zealand win fourth successive game
Afghanistan lose last five wickets for 14 runs
Santner's brilliant one-handed catch highlight of NZ's clinical fielding display
Boult and Henry both strike with new ball
New Zealand recover from 110-4 to post 288-6
Phillips (71) & Latham (68) rebuild for NZ before plundering late runs
Afghanistan fielding display littered with dropped chances & missed stumping
Postpublished at 11:31 British Summer Time 18 October 2023
NZ 120-4published at 25 overs
Slightly becalmed at present as New Zealand once again work three singles from Azmat.
Postpublished at 11:28 British Summer Time 18 October 2023
Katey Martin
Former New Zealand wicketkeeper on BBC Test Match SpecialRashid Khan is an ego bowler. If he doesn't get wickets, he searches for them in his eighth, ninth and 10th over and goes for more runs than you'd expect. So it's good for Afghanistan that he's in the wickets.
NZ 117-4published at 24 overs
Latham turns Rashid into square leg and takes a casual single.
Phillips then bats out five dot balls - not his natural game. Rashid has figures of 1-18 from his five overs thus far.
Postpublished at 11:26 British Summer Time 18 October 2023
Geoff Lemon
BBC Test Match Special commentatorThis is what happens in 50-over cricket - nothing much happens, then there's a flurry, then the arm wrestle starts up again. It's an under-rated format.
Postpublished at 11:26 British Summer Time 18 October 2023
Katey Martin
Former New Zealand wicketkeeper on BBC Test Match SpecialGlenn Phillips can have limited footwork and throw his hands at the ball early in his innings.
NZ 116-4published at 23 overs
Three singles from Azmat's second over, somewhat quieter than the first.
New Zealand still have time in this game to rebuild, but they'll have to ride out a few difficult overs first.
Postpublished at 11:23 British Summer Time 18 October 2023
Because he squeezes the middle overs, geddit?
Postpublished at 11:23 British Summer Time 18 October 2023
Geoff Lemon
BBC Test Match Special commentator
Image source, Getty ImagesThe boa constrictor is at work.
NZ 113-4published at 22 overs
Glenn Phillips comes in with significant work to do.
He watches as Rashid sends down an off-side wide, before taking a single into point.
Image source, CricvizPostpublished at 11:17 British Summer Time 18 October 2023
Katey Martin
Former New Zealand wicketkeeper on BBC Test Match SpecialIt's hurried on to him, it's not as short as he expected. Daryl Mitchell can't believe it. It's such a huge wicket. Afghanistan are turning the game in the middle, which is what they did against England.
WICKETpublished at 21.4 overs
Mitchell c Zadran b Rashid 1 (NZ 110-4)
Afghanistan have another!
Daryl Mitchell attempts the pull but can only find the mid-wicket fielder Zadran, who doesn't move and takes a smart catch right in front of his face.
Another dangerous batter departs and New Zealand have gone from 109-1 to 110-4 in the space of nine deliveries!
Postpublished at 11:14 British Summer Time 18 October 2023
Katey Martin
Former New Zealand wicketkeeper on BBC Test Match Special
Image source, Getty ImagesThat is the most satisfying wicketkeeping dismissal, apart from a leg-side stumping, which you can get. Moments like that change games.
WICKETpublished at 21 overs
Young c Ikram b Azmat 54 (NZ 110-3)
That's carried - and it's a fantastic catch!
An attempted drive from Young and it takes a faint inside edge. Ikram Alikhil takes the grab diving to his left, taking the ball just above the ground as it faded on him.
After looking comfortable, New Zealand suddenly have to rebuild with two new batters at the crease, as Tom Latham comes out to join Mitchell.
Postpublished at 11:13 British Summer Time 18 October 2023
Katey Martin
Former New Zealand wicketkeeper on BBC Test Match SpecialIf this is a catch, it's sensational - an inside edge, diving, one-handed. You have to be so good with your balance to get low and dive on the inside.
Umpire reviewpublished at 21 overs
Is this a second wicket in the over?
Azmat thinks he has Will Young caught behind - the umpires consult before signalling for the third umpire to get involved.
Postpublished at 11:11 British Summer Time 18 October 2023
Katey Martin
Former New Zealand wicketkeeper on BBC Test Match SpecialMy inner fast bowler loves seeing a dismissal like that.
Postpublished at 11:11 British Summer Time 18 October 2023
Geoff Lemon
BBC Test Match Special commentator
Image source, Getty ImagesA huge heave across the line - he didn't need to play a shot like that. He lined up the bowler like he was trash, but there's only one guy at the kerb waiting for the recycling truck.
WICKETpublished at 20.2 overs
Ravindra b Azmat 32 (NZ 109-2)
Bowled him!
Afghanistan introduce sixth bowler Azmat Omarzai and Ravindra's eyes light up. He attempts an ugly mow across the line and is cleaned up, stumps everywhere.
A disappointing end to a promising looking innings. Here comes Daryl Mitchell.
Postpublished at 11:08 British Summer Time 18 October 2023
Daniel Norcross
BBC Test Match Special commentatorIt's a tough one, because it was full of length, and he yorked Ravindra, but essentially he gathered the ball in his elbows.