West Indies Vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2024: Match Insights And Predictions

Published: Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 13:24 [GST]

WI vs NZ Dream11, T20 World Cup 2024 Match 26: West Indies will face New Zealand in their third Group C match of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024. The match is scheduled to start at 6:00 AM IST.

New Zealand is in a precarious position after losing their first match of the tournament against Afghanistan by 84 runs. Afghanistan and West Indies have won both their matches and currently occupy the first and second spots in Group C, respectively.

A defeat against West Indies will likely end New Zealand's chances of qualifying for the Super Eight round of the T20 World Cup 2024. Kane Williamson's side will need a solid plan against the hosts on Thursday.

WI Squad vs NZ: Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran (w), Rovman Powell (c), Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Roston Chase, Akeal Hosein, Shimron Hetmyer, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Obed McCoy, Shamar Joseph

NZ Squad vs WI: Finn Allen, Devon Conway (w), Kane Williamson (c), James Neesham, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Rachin Ravindra, Trent Boult, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi

Wicket-keeper: Nicholas Pooran, Devon Conway, Finn Allen

Batter: Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Brandon King

All-rounder: Andre Russell, Roston Chase

Bowler: Akeal Hosein, Trent Boult

Captain: Finn Allen

Vice-captain: Kane Williamson

WI vs NZ Playing 11 T20 World Cup 2024

WI Playing 11 vs NZ: Finn Allen, Devon Conway (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson (c), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson/Jimmy Neesham

NZ Playing 11 vs WI: Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Roston Chase, Rovman Powell (c), Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie

WI vs NZ Head-to-Head

Matches	West Indies Won	New Zealand Won	Tied	No Result
19	6	10	1	2

WI vs NZ Match Prediction for T20 World Cup 2024

The current form suggests that hosts West Indies should manage to beat New Zealand in Trinidad. New Zealand's struggle against spin was evident in their previous matches. With several quality spinners in their squad and the advantage of home conditions and crowd support, West Indies are expected to edge out New Zealand.

WI vs NZ Tarouba, Trinidad Weather Forecast

AccuWeather predicts early morning showers in Trinidad as West Indies take on New Zealand. However, no rain is expected for the rest of the day. The match starts at 8:30 PM local time and is expected to be partly cloudy with zero percent precipitation. Wind speed could reach up to 11 km/h with humidity levels as high as 88 percent.