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WI vs NZ, T20 World Cup: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips & Pitch Report | West Indies vs New Zealand 2024

The 26th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 will take place between West Indies and New Zealand. The game will be played at Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad, marking the first game at this venue in the ongoing edition of the 20-team event.

With wins in both their first two games, West Indies are on a verge to book their spot in the Super 8 stage. New Zealand, on the other hand, are in desperate need of a win to revive their campaign following a devastating defeat against Afghanistan.

T20 World Cup 2024: WI vs NZ

  • Date and time: June 12; 08:30 pm Local/ 12:30 am GMT (June 13)/ 6:00 am IST (June 13)
  • Venue: Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad

Pitch and conditions : Brian Lara Stadium Pitch Report

There was lots of rain on Wednesday due to which West Indies had to cancel their training. New Zealand cut short theirs because of “unacceptable” practice pitches. There is no forecast for rain on the match day, though. Since the start of 2021, the average first-innings total in Tarouba has been 167 and it could once again be a low-scoring game.

The pitch at the Brian Lara Stadium generally favors a slower pace. Initially, batsmen find it relatively easy to time their shots, but as the match progresses, the conditions become more demanding. In the later stages, the surface may assist spinners, particularly in the second innings. Captains winning the toss might opt to bat first to set a competitive target. Consequently, spectators can anticipate a thrilling and potentially high-scoring contest at this venue.

Squads:

West Indies: Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Rovman Powell (c), Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Roston Chase, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Obed McCoy, Shamar Joseph, Shimron Hetmyer, Shai Hope

New Zealand: Finn Allen, Devon Conway (wk), Kane Williamson (c), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra

WI vs NZ Dream11 Prediction

West Indies are likely to field the same XI for the third successive game.

West Indies (probable XI): 1 Brandon King, 2 Johnson Charles, 3 Nicholas Pooran (wk), 4 Roston Chase, 5 Rovman Powell (capt), 6 Sherfane Rutherford, 7 Andre Russell, 8 Romario Shepherd, 9 Akeal Hosein, 10 Alzarri Joseph, 11 Gudakesh Motie
New Zealand could make a couple of changes. James Neesham might come in for Mark Chapman and Ish Sodhi for Matt Henry.
 
New Zealand (probable XI): 1 Finn Allen, 2 Devon Conway (wk), 3 Kane Williamson (capt), 4 Daryl Mitchell, 5 Glenn Phillips, 6 James Neesham, 7 Michael Bracewell, 8 Mitchell Santner, 9 Ish Sodhi, 10 Lockie Ferguson, 11 Trent Boult