WI vs NZ 2^nd T20I: West Indies and New Zealand will battle against one another in the second Twenty20 International game on Friday (August 10). In their most recent Twenty20 series, which they played against India, the hosts were defeated 4-1. In contrast, the visitors defeated the Dutch in their most recent T20 series, 2-0. New Zealand is now in threatening form and has won seven of their past eight Twenty20 international games. The team led by Nicholas Pooran must perform at their highest level to keep the visitors from winning yet another Twenty20 series. See the top fantasy options for the opening T20I between West Indies and New Zealand.

WI vs NZ 2^nd T20I: Match details  

Match: WI vs NZ, 2^nd T20I, New Zealand tour of West Indies, 2022

Date: Friday, August 12, 2022

Time: 12.00 AM

Venue: Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica

 WI vs NZ 2^nd T20I: Overview

West Indies aims to display a more outstanding batting display — West Indies hitters found it challenging to rack up big totals against India with the bat in their hands. They were eventually bowled out for less than 150 runs as a result of a string of consecutive wicket losses. The team’s plan for New Zealand would be to bat first and attack while trying to exert pressure on the opponent.

The team led by Mitchell Santner, on the other hand, has made enormous strides and is playing magnificently both with the bat and the ball in hand. The club’s legendary captain Kane Williamson, along with Martin Guptill and Daryl Mitchell, are all back to lead the team. Thanks in great part to the services of new players Finn Allen and Michael Bracewell, the visitors’ batting has been performing well. Leg spinner Ish Sodhi has had the most success with the ball and taken the most wickets.

WI vs NZ 2^nd T20I: Head to head

In men’s Twenty20 International matches, West Indies has dominated New Zealand (T20I). The Men in Brown have defeated the opposite team 30 times in a total of 66 games played in this format between the two teams. On the other side, in the 32 matches between these two teams, New Zealand has prevailed 29 times. It has also been decided to postpone the game between the two teams that was going to be played in America.

There hasn’t been much of a change, even when looking at Caribbean head-to-head records. Once more, in this situation, the guests are in a worse position than their hosts. After four games, the visitors have a record of two victories and two defeats, whereas the West Indies has only defeated the Men in Blue once when touring the country. However, only one game was postponed out of the two incidences that happened across the nation.

WI vs NZ 2^nd T20I: Current forms and key players

West Indies

In both versions of the game, the West Indies are performing at a very ordinary level. They suffered a 3-0 loss to India in the international one-day series, while the West Indies suffered a loss to India in the international twenty-twenty series. With the T20I format, though, you are unable to ignore them. They have just defeated Bangladesh at home by a score of 2-0.

1. Nicholas Pooran – Even though he hasn’t been performing very well as of late when he’s at the top of his game, the other team has to be on their toes to compete with him because he can be a deadly foe.
2. Akeal Hosein – Due to the fact that Hosein has been turning in consistent performances as of late, it is anticipated that he would be one of the top bowlers in terms of wickets taken in the next series against West Indies. In addition to that, it is anticipated that Hosein will be one of the leading run scorers.

New Zealand

Kane Williamson, New Zealand’s captain, will be available to play for his team while they are in the West Indies. This will be a significant advantage for New Zealand. In recent times, New Zealand’s performance has been at an exceptionally high level. They defeated the Netherlands in both of the Twenty20 International matches, prevailing over them by identical scores of 2-0 in each of the contests. Mitchell Santner had a fantastic performance in the fourth Twenty20 international. He struck 77 runs without being dismissed off of 42 balls, making it so that he did not get out. It will be difficult for the West Indies to defeat New Zealand in either the ODIs or the T20Is because New Zealand is currently playing at a high level of cricket and is in fantastic form.

1. Michael Bracewell – During their travels through Europe, they came across an act from New Zealand by the name of Michael Bracewell. Throughout the entirety of the game, he has been great both with the ball and with the bat. If he is successful in scoring runs, the West Indies will have a very difficult time in the next series. This will be the case if he scores a run.
2. Trent Boult – After an extended layoff, he is getting back into the fold of the national team, and you can be sure that he will be eager to contribute to his squad to the absolute best of his ability so that he may realize his full potential.

WI vs NZ 2^nd T20I: Full Squad

New Zealand

Kane Williamson (captain), Todd Astle, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Martin Guptill,  Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Seifert (wk), Jimmy Neesham, Trent Boult, Kyle Jamieson, Tim Southee and Adam Milne (injury cover).

West Indies

Shai Hope, Keacy Carty, Kyle Mayers, Rovman Powell, Shamarh Brooks, Brandon King, Nicholas Pooran (C), Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Keemo Paul, Jason Holder, Jayden Seales.

WI vs NZ 2^nd T20I: Probable Playing XI

West Indies

Rovman Powell, Kyle Mayers, Nicholas Pooran (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Devon Thomas (wk), Jason Holder, Dominic Drakes, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Akeal Hosein, Obed McCoy.

New Zealand

James Neesham, Martin Guptill, Finn Allan, Kane Williamson (C), Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult,  Lockie Ferguson

WI vs NZ 2^nd T20I: Pitch Report

It has been decided that the inaugural Twenty20 International would be held in Jamaica. Both the playing surface and the boundaries on either side of the wicket are reasonably close in distance to one another.

WI vs NZ 2^nd T20I: Pre-play prediction

Best batsman: Finn Allan (New Zealand), Rovman Powell (West Indies)

Best bowler: Lockie Ferguson (New Zealand), Akeal Hosein (West Indies)

Best all-rounder: Kane Williamson (New Zealand), Dominic Drakes (West Indies)

Man of the Match: Rovman Powell (West Indies)

WI vs NZ 2^nd T20I: Match winner prediction

The West Indies is an undeniable favorite to emerge victorious from this competition on account of their extensive track record of success against New Zealand, as well as the head-to-head count they hold, both on an individual and a team level. Only 28 of the 65 head-to-head encounters between these two sides have ended in a win for either side, including the West Indies victory by five wickets in the second Twenty20 international match of the current series. In total, there have been 65 head-to-head matches between these two sides.

It is likely that the away team will win game three of the series on Wednesday. This will provide them with an additional opportunity to assess the capabilities of the men on their bench. It is hard to understate the talent of the West Indies team, though, because all it takes is one magnificent play from an individual player to bring the series to a tie and set up a match that will leave the audience on the edge of their seats.