Speaking ahead of the match, Afghanistan’s goalkeeper Mohammad Jawad Safari expressed confidence in the team's preparation.

The match was officially called off at 8:45 a.m. on the fifth morning.

Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Ibrahim Zadran, two key players, will miss the series due to injuries, according to a statement.

The toss has been rescheduled for 9 a.m. local time on Friday.

Ground staff worked to address a persistently wet patch in the mid-on area, a trouble spot since day one, by.

The match will provide New Zealand an opportunity to build momentum ahead of their upcoming World Test Championship fixtures in.

Nazhand now has eight wins to his name.

In a recent move, Taliban also banned mixed martial arts (MMA) in Afghanistan.

The teams were tied 1-1 at the end of the first half, but Afghanistan dominated the second half, scoring four.