WI vs NZ Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between West Indies vs New Zealand?

After losing the T20I series against India, West Indies will now face New Zealand in a three-match T20I series, slated to start on August 11 (Thursday). Both teams have already announced their squads and it is going to be an exciting contest between the two strong-looking teams.

Unlike West Indies, who lost their previous series against India, New Zealand are coming to the fixture after having successful outings against Ireland, Scotland, and the Netherlands. Regular skipper Kane Williamson has also returned to the Kiwi side which will be a boost for the visiting team.

WI vs NZ Match Details

Venue: Sabina Park, Jamaica 

Date and Time: August 11, 12:00 AM IST

Telecast & Live Streaming: FanCode

WI vs NZ Pitch Report

The wicket at Sabina Park is known to produce good batting tracks, but the seam bowlers might get some movement with the new ball as well. Team batting first will want to score above 170 runs in order to give a fight to the chasing team. However, the team winning the toss might want to have a bowl first.

WI vs NZ Probable Playing XIs

West Indies:

Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Shimron Hetmyer, Odean Smith, Nicholas Pooran (C & WK), Rovman Powell, Akeal Hosein, Romario Shepherd, Alzarri Joseph, Obed McCoy, Hayden Walsh

New Zealand:

Martin Guptill, Daryl Mitchell, Kane Williamson (C), Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips (WK), Michael Bracewell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson

WI vs NZ, Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter

Martin Guptill:

Senior batter Martin Guptill was in excellent touch against the Netherlands recently, and he will want to continue his good performance against the Men in Maroon as well. Guptill takes a little time to get settled, but he can do a lot of damage once he gets set.

Probable best bowler

Trent Boult:

Kiwi pacer Trent Boult has returned to the New Zealand squad to face West Indies, and he will want to take some wickets with the new ball. Boult has the ability to swing the new ball both ways, and he can be very dangerous with the ball if the conditions are ideal for pace bowling.

Today’s Match Prediction: New Zealand to win the match 

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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.