How do you overturn a Net Run Rate of -4.20 especially in a competition where the margin for error is very less? New Zealand's heavy defeat against Afghanistan could cost them dearly unless they dramatically turn things around. While they are expected to put Uganda and PNG away, this clash against the hosts West Indies is extremely vital if this has to turn into a three-way race for those two spots in Super 8.
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Rattled New Zealand eye much-needed win
New Zealand are in need of a win to keep their World Cup campaign going after suffering a massive loss in their opener to Afghanistan © Getty
New Zealand's decision to not play warmups did come under the scanner after that
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