Match Details:
The 3rd match of the T20 International Series between New Zealand and West Indies will be played at the Bay Oval Ground in Mount Maunganui.
The match is scheduled to start at 11:30 AM IST (06:00 AM GMT).
Preview:
Before the start of the T20I series, fans expected West Indies to pose a threat to New Zealand. They had some enormously experienced players in Kieron Pollard and also young guns who travel all around the world to play in T20 competitions, like Nicholas Pooran and Shimron Hetmyer.
However, the reality has been very different from the expectations. They have lost both of the first two games. With the fate of the series sealed, they now face the threat of being on the receiving end of a humiliating whitewash. As for New Zealand, they have been thoroughly professional in every department and the results are rightfully in their favour.
NZ vs WI Weather Report for Match 2:
We might have a rain-curtailed game as the chances of precipitation are 70%. The temperature is expected to be around 18 Degrees Celsius.
Pitch Report
From what we have seen so far, the track at Bay Oval is a belter. The team batting first should aim for 200 to stand a chance.
Average first innings score
209 (2 games of this series played at the venue)
Record of the chasing teams
Won – 1, Lost – 1, Tie – 0
Injury & Availability News
(Will be shared if there’s an update)
NZ vs WI Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
New Zealand:
Martin Guptill, Tim Seifert (wk), Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, Ross Taylor, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee (c), Kyle Jamieson, Lockie Ferguson, Ish Sodhi
Bench:
Daryl Mitchell, Hamish Bennett
West Indies:
Brandon King, Andre Fletcher, Shimron Hetmyer, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Rovman Powell, Kieron Pollard (c), Fabian Allen, Keemo Paul, Sheldon Cottrell, Kesrick Williams, Oshane Thomas
Bench:
Kyle Mayers, Romario Shepherd, Hayden Walsh
NZ vs WI Top picks for today’s 11Wickets match:
Lockie Ferguson’s pace has taken the Caribbean batting unit by surprise. He has picked up 6 wickets and has also been very miser in conceding runs.
Of all the heavyweight batsmen that they have, Devon Conway has shone the brightest. He has scored 106 runs, which includes a half-century.
Kieron Pollard has not been successful as a captain, but he has done all that he could as a player. He has scored 103 runs and has picked up 2 wickets.
James Neesham scored 48 runs in the first game and also has a wicket to his name. He can earn you points in both the innings.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection
Captain Options: Kieron Pollard, Devon Conway
Vice-Captain Options: Jimmy Neesham, Lockie Ferguson
Suggested Playing XI No. 1 for NZ vs WI 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Wicketkeeper: Andre Fletcher, Glenn Phillips
Batsmen: Devon Conway, Shimron Hetmyer, Martin Guptill
All-Rounders: Kieron Pollard (C), James Neesham, Mitchell Santner
Bowlers: Lockie Ferguson (VC), Oshane Thomas, Sheldon Cottrell
12th Man: Fabian Allen
Suggested Playing XI No. 2 for NZ vs WI 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Wicketkeeper: Nicholas Pooran, Tim Siefert
Batsmen: Devon Conway (C), Martin Guptill, Brandon King
All-Rounders: Kieron Pollard, James Neesham (VC), Fabian Allen
Bowlers: Lockie Ferguson, Ish Sodhi, Oshane Thomas
12th Man: Mitchell Santner
Expert Advice:
Oshane Thomas has been the most successful West Indian bowler, having picked up 3 wickets. It is advisable to include him in both of your 11Wickets Fantasy teams.
NZ vs WI Today’s Probable Winners:
New Zealand are expected to win this match.
