WI vs NZ: West Indies will lock horns against New Zealand in the 3rd T20I of the New Zealand tour of West Indies, 2022 on Monday, August 15, 2022, at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados.
New Zealand have already sealed the three-match T20I series against West Indies following a thumping win in the second game to take a 2-0 unassailable lead.
The Kane Williamson-led side displayed terrific batting in the second T20I as they posted a mammoth total of 215 for five while batting first. Glenn Phillips played a stupendous knock of 41-ball 76. On the bowling front, Mitchell Santner and Michael Bracewell grabbed three wickets each as the hosts could somehow manage to reach 125/9.
As for the West Indies, the Caribbean side quickly needs to ponder on what is going wrong for them. The two-time World T20 champions have struggled to pose any serious threat to the opposition, be it India or now New Zealand. With the T20 World Cup just a couple of months away, they have got a plethora of questions to answer.
Here are the match details, pitch report, probable playing 11, squads, player records/stats and dream11 fantasy team predictions for the 3rd T20I of the New Zealand tour of West Indies, 2022.
WI vs NZ Match Details
- Match: West Indies vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I
- Date: Monday, August 15, 2022
- Time: 12:00 AM (IST)
- Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
Pitch Report
The surface at this venue is expected to be a batting-friendly one. The pacers will get some help from the pitch and spinners will come handy in the middle overs. Both teams will prefer chasing at this venue.
WI vs NZ Probable Playing XI
West Indies Playing XI
Nicholas Pooran (C), Devon Thomas (WK), Obed McCoy, Kyle Mayers, Shamarh Brooks, Shimron Hetmyer, Hayden Walsh, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Odean Smith, Romario Shepherd.
New Zealand Playing XI
Kane Williamson (C), Devon Conway (WK), Trent Boult, Tim Southee, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Martin Guptill, Ish Sodhi, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Daryl Mitchell.
Average First Innings Score
The average first innings score at this venue in the last 5 matches is 160 runs.
Record of Chasing Team
Based on the last 5 matches —
- Matches Won: 2
- Matches Lost: 3
- Draw/No Result/Abandoned: 0
West Indies & New Zealand Last 5 Matches Stats
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WI vs NZ Player Record/Stats (Must Picks)
| Player | Stats (This Series) |
|---|---|
| Glenn Phillips | 93 Runs |
| Devon Conway | 85 Runs |
| Mitchell Santner | 6 Wickets |
| Obed McCoy | 4 Wickets |
| Romario Shepherd | 49 Runs & 1 Wicket |
WI vs NZ Captaincy Picks
- Mitchell Santner
- Michael Bracewell
- Kyle Mayers
WI vs NZ Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction
Fantasy Team Suggestion 1
- Wicket-Keeper: Devon Conway
- Batters: Kane Williamson, Glenn Phillips, Kyle Mayers
- All-Rounders: Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Jason Holder
- Bowlers: Ish Sodhi, Obed McCoy, Odean Smith
- Captain: Michael Bracewell
- Vice-Captain: Glenn Phillips
Fantasy Team Suggestion 2
- Wicket-Keeper: Devon Conway
- Batters: Kane Williamson, Glenn Phillips, Kyle Mayers, Shamarh Brooks
- All-Rounders: Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Romario Shepherd
- Bowlers: Ish Sodhi, Obed McCoy, Odean Smith
- Captain: Mitchell Santner
- Vice-Captain: Kyle Mayers
Probable Winner Of The Match
New Zealand is expected to win this match.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team for the fantasy game please consider the points mentioned and make your own decision at the time of making your team.
