West Indies will face New Zealand in the 26th match of the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba on June 13 at 06:00 AM IST. It will be the stadium’s debut match in this prestigious tournament.
Both teams encountered a slow pitch in Providence, Guyana previously, making them eager for the more favorable conditions at Brian Lara Stadium. They meet in a highly anticipated showdown on Wednesday.
New Zealand’s Expected Lineup for T20 World Cup Match against WI
New Zealand is likely to retain Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra as their opening pair, known for their aggressive batting.
Captain Kane Williamson is likely to bat at number three, with Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips following in the middle order.
The top-order batsmen will need time to settle on a pitch that is expected to become more conducive to batting as the match progresses. They will face a challenge from left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein, who has shown his potential with a career-best 5-11 against Uganda.
Additionally, with Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips bolstering the lower-middle order, New Zealand aims to strengthen their batting lineup.
New Zealand’s bowling attack, led by Mitchell Santner in the spin department and supported by Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, and Trent Boult in the pace department, is crucial to their strategy.
Following their recent loss to Afghanistan, where batting was a concern, Kane Williamson may opt to include Rachin Ravindra to bolster the batting lineup.
Probable Playing XI for New Zealand vs WI:
Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway (wk), Finn Allen, Kane Williamson (c), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult
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