NZ vs WI, 2nd T20I: Check Live Streaming, Playing 11, Pitch Report, Weather Update and other details
The focus for New Zealand will be on tightening their bowling attack and converting starts into partnerships, while the West Indies will aim to maintain the aggressive brand of cricket that proved effective in the first game.
The competition also gives young Kiwi talents such as Rachin Ravindra and Tim Robinson the chance to make a mark against the experienced Caribbean squad led by Shai Hope.
New Zealand – West Indies in Match 11
New Zealand (possible): Tim Robinson, Devon Conway (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner (c), Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy.
West Indies (possible): Shai Hope (weekly and weekly), Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, Ackeem Auguste, Rovman Powell, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Jayden Seales.
New Zealand vs WI Live Stream and match time
In India, the match can be watched on the FanCode app and website. The toss is scheduled to take place around 11:15 AM IST and the first ball around 11:45 AM IST.
NZ and WI Field Report and Weather Forecast
Eden Park has offered solid batting surfaces in recent T20Is; An average first innings score of 158 runs was achieved on this ground. In the opening over West Indies successfully defended 164/6. For tempo and spin: roughly 60% favoring tempo, 40% spin.
Weather conditions are expected to be favorable and the risk of precipitation to be low. The temperature should be around 22–23 °C.
Head to Head Record Between New Zealand and West Indies
New Zealand and West Indies have faced each other 21 times in T20Is; Kiwis won 10, Windies 6, 3 matches ended in a draw and 2 matches were inconclusive.
NZ-WI Match Prediction
With the Windies ahead and showing momentum, they go into today’s match as slight favourites, especially after their fearless bowling in the opener. New Zealand, at home and eager to bounce back, will be looking to bounce back quickly. Experts suggest that a score of 170+ from the team batting first could be decisive.
New Zealand and WI Teams
New Zealand Squad: Devon Conway(w), Tim Robinson, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner(c), Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Jacob Duffy, Ish Sodhi, Nathan Smith, Mitchell Hay
West Indies Squad: Brandon King, Alick Athanaze, Shai Hope(w/c), Ackeem Auguste, Roston Chase, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Jayden Seales, Sherfane Rutherford, Khary Pierre, Amir Jangoo, Shamar Springer
