Match Details
Date : June 13, 2024
Time: 6:00 AM IST
Venue: Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad
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Match Preview:
Two of the best teams in T20 World Cup 2024's Group C, West Indies and New Zealand, will lock horns in a thrilling fixture at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad. This clash will be crucial for the Super 8 qualification with Afghanistan nearly sealing the top spot in this group with two dominant wins. Ahead of this game, the Blackcaps suffered a crushing 75-run defeat against the Afghans while the Windies routed Uganda to win their second game.
Weather Report for June 13, 2024
Pitch Report:
Analysis
The West Indies have emerged as an underdog contender for this year’s T20 World Cup thanks to a dominant squad and familiarity with conditions. The Windies have some of the most explosive batters in the world with the likes of Brandon King, Nicholas Pooran, and Andre Russell among others in great form. On the bowling front, the spin duo of Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Moite have looked great but the pace attack remains their biggest problem.
On the other hand, New Zealand suffered one of their worst defeats in T20 cricket as Afghanistan demolished them. The Kiwis seemed extremely rusty with over 10 major missed opportunities which cost them the game. Their bowling had looked decent with Trent Boult, Mitchell Santner and Lockie Ferguson performing well. But their batting seems like a worry, especially on the slowish pitch conditions throughout the West Indies leg of the World Cup.
Key Players
Author’s Picks
Probable XIs
West Indies
Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Roston Chase, Rovman Powell (c), Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie
New Zealand
Finn Allen, Devon Conway (wk), Kane Williamson (c), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson
Fantasy Teams
Best 14
Wicketkeepers: Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran, Devon Conway
Batters: Brandon King, Kane Williamson, Glenn Phillips
All-Rounders: Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner
Bowlers: Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson, Gudakesh Motie
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