RSWS 2022: WI-L vs NZ-L Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

West Indies Legends take on New Zealand Legends in the 13th match of the Road Safety World Series (RSWS) 2022 in Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun, on September 21, Wednesday. West Indies Legends, with five points in three matches, are second on the table, only behind Sri Lanka Legends.

New Zealand Legends, on the other hand, have three points in as many games and are fifth on the table. The Kiwi side in the previous game, which was against India Legends was washed out due to rains. The West Indian side, in their previous game against Bangladesh Legends, registered a thumping eight-wicket win, chasing a target of 157 in only 17.2 overs.

WI-L vs NZ-L Match Details

Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun

Date & Time: September 21, 7:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Colors Cineplex

WI-L vs NZ-L Pitch Report

The wicket at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium generally offers a very good surface to bat on. Over the last four years, this venue has hosted three T20Is, and the average total during this period has been 188. The highest T20I score of 278 by Afghanistan in 2019 was also scored on this ground, and the lowest total here is 122. The team winning the toss must opt to bat first.

WI-L vs NZ-L Probable Playing XIs

West Indies Legends

Dwayne Smith, William Perkins (c), Brian Lara, Navin Stewart, Narsingh Deonarine, Devendra Bishoo, Krishmar Santokie, Sulieman Benn, Daren Powell, Kirk Edwards (c), Danza Hyatt

New Zealand Legends:

Jamie How, Aaron Redmond, Dean Brownlie, Ross Taylor (c), Neil Broom, Gareth Hopkins (wk), Hamish Bennett, Kyle Mills, Jacob Oram, James Franklin, Shane Bond

WI-L vs NZ-L Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter of the match

Dwayne Smith:

West Indies Legends opener Dwayne Smith has had an impressive start to his RSWS campaign, scoring 124 runs in two games so far. He scored 51 off 42 balls and won the Player of the Match in the previous game for his knock of 72 off 42 balls. He is also the second-highest run-scorer in the tournament so far, only 21 runs behind Dilshan Munaweera.

Probable best bowler of the match

Krishmar Santokie:

Left-arm pacer Krishmar Santokie has been arguably one of the best bowlers for the West Indies side in the competition so far. He set the game ablaze in the opening game, picking up three wickets for only 7 runs in 2.4 overs. In the second game, he was taken for runs, conceding 38 runs in four overs but took the important wickets of Mal Loye and Dimitri Mascarenhas.

Today’s Match Prediction: West Indies Legends to win

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Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.