In a tournament already filled with high-intensity drama T20 World Cup 2026 collision between New Zealand and Afghanistan Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium provided one of its strangest moments.
There was a chaotic misunderstanding between the keeper in the third over of the Afghanistan innings Tim Seifert and Find Allen It led to a high-profile hold that left players and crowds alike in a state of disbelief. Why should there have been a severance arrangement Matt Henry It’s become a viral ‘comedy of errors’ as two of New Zealand’s finest collide on the big stage.
A strange combination of Tim Seifert and Finn Allen gives Rahmanullah Gurbaz a lucky lifeline in the NZ vs AFG T20 World Cup 2026 match.
The incident happened in Afghanistan’s opening match Rahmanullah GurbazTo break the shackles against Henry, he danced for a wild whip on the court. He just managed a thick top edge that lifted the ball skyward, hanging forever in the Chennai humidity. As the ball landed directly behind the stumps, Seifert tracked it perfectly and, looking in complete control of the situation, made a clear call to claim the catch.
However, Find Allenwinking at his short thin leg, tearing his attention, he did not hear or heed the call, and ran along Seifert’s path. As the keeper settled under the ball to complete the dismissal, Allen bent over and hit him. The force of the mid-air shot knocked the ball out of Seifert’s steady gloves and spread to the turf as both players landed safely between them. In a classic display of Kiwi character, after the initial shock, both Allen and Seifert were seen laughing on the floor, sharing the embarrassment of the ‘not yours’ disaster, giving Gurbaz a vital early respite.
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T20 World Cup 2026: Seifert, Glenn Phillips power New Zealand in record chase over Afghanistan
New Zealand have started their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign by a year A clinical five-wicket win over Afghanistan in the city of Chennai. after Rashid Khan won the toss and elected to bat, Afghanistan posted a competitive total of 182/6. Gulbadin Naib. The Kiwis’ chase got off to a bad start Mujib Ur Rahman taking both openers out early, turning them at 14/2.
However, Seifert played a match-winning hand, smashing 65 off 42 balls to stabilize the innings and shift the momentum. was well supported by Glenn PhillipsHe added a blistering 42 to keep the required pace in check against the Afghan spinners. Despite the late gate Rashid Khan, Daryl Mitchell and captain Mitchell Santner stayed calm to finish the job with 15 balls to spare. The win gives New Zealand two crucial points in the Group of Death and avenges their loss to the same side in 2024. The Black Caps now await their high-stakes clash South Africa It was set for February 14.
