Match Details
The 1st T20I of the three-match series between New Zealand and West Indies will be played at the Eden Park in Auckland.
This match will start at 11:30 AM IST (7 PM local). This match and the whole series can be streamed live on Fancode.
Preview
Along with India, New Zealand will also resume their international cricket on Friday with a T20I series against West Indies. The hosts have rested Kane Williamson and Trent Boult for this contest after their involvement in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Tim Southee will lead the team in the first 2 T20Is while Mitchell Santner will be the captain in the last game of the series.
Meanwhile, West Indies will also be missing the players like Andre Russell (playing in LPL) and Dwayne Bravo (injured in IPL). But a few of their players are coming off a brilliant IPL season and they continue to be a threat for any oppositions anywhere in the world.
NZ vs WI Weather Report for Match 1
It is expected to be cloudy for the whole day in Auckland on Friday. However, there is not much chance of rain while the temperature will be close to 20 Degrees Celsius during the match.
Pitch Report
Eden Park has shorter straight boundaries and we might see a lot of sixes being hit in this match. However, the pitch has behaved differently in last three matches here. It is better to bowl first after winning the toss.
Average first innings score
160 (Last three T20Is played at the venue)
Record of the chasing teams
Won – 2; Lost – 0; Tie – 1
Injury & Availability News
(Will be shared if there’s an update)
NZ vs WI Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
New Zealand Predicted XI
Martin Guptill, Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert (WK), Ross Taylor, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham/Ish Sodhi, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Kyle Jamieson
Bench – James Neesham/Ish Sodhi, Doug Bracewell, Hamish Bennett, Scott Kuggeleijn, Devon Conway
West Indies Predicted XI
Andre Fletcher, Brandon King, Nicholas Pooran (WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Kieron Pollard (C), Keemo Paul, Fabian Allen, Kesrick Williams, Sheldon Cottrell, Hayden Walsh/Romario Shepherd
Bench – Hayden Walsh/Romario Shepherd, Kyle Mayers, Oshane Thomas
NZ vs WI Top picks for today’s 11Wickets match:
Martin Guptill is playing the shortest format after a long time but his experience makes him a top pick. Ross Taylor is a veteran in this format having scored almost 2000 in 100 T20Is. Lockie Ferguson nailed his yorkers at pace and at will in the IPL and he can be amongst wickets again. Nicholas Pooran scored 353 runs at an SR of 169.71 in the IPL while Kieron Pollard scored 268 runs at an SR of 191.42 and both will be top picks from West Indies team.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection
Captain Options: Martin Guptill, Nicholas Pooran, Kieron Pollard
Vice-Captain Options: Shimron Hetmyer, Lockie Ferguson, Tim Seifert
Suggested Playing XI No. 1 for NZ vs WI 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Wicketkeeper: Tim Seifert, Nicholas Pooran (VC)
Batsmen: Martin Guptill (C), Ross Taylor, Shimron Hetmyer, Brandon King
All-Rounders: Kieron Pollard, Daryl Mitchell
Bowlers: Lockie Ferguson, Kesrick Williams, Tim Southee
12th Man: Andre Fletcher
Suggested Playing XI No. 2 for NZ vs WI 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Wicketkeeper: Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert, Andre Fletcher, Nicholas Pooran
Batsmen: Ross Taylor, Brandon King, Shimron Hetmyer
All-Rounders: Kieron Pollard (C)
Bowlers: Lockie Ferguson (VC), Tim Southee, Sheldon Cottrell
12th Man: James Neesham
Expert Advice
Devon Conway is a brilliant batsman and impressed selectors last season in domestic circuit across all formats. If he plays, then pick him in your Grand League team and make him captain.
NZ vs WI Today’s Probable Winners
New Zealand are expected to win this match.
