NZ vs WI Prediction, 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update – West Indies Tour of New Zealand, 3rd T20I

Match Details:

The 3rd match of the T20 International Series between New Zealand and West Indies will be played at the Bay Oval Ground in Mount Maunganui.

Before the start of the T20I series, fans expected West Indies to pose a threat to New Zealand. They had some enormously experienced players in Kieron Pollard and also young guns who travel all around the world to play in T20 competitions, like Nicholas Pooran and Shimron Hetmyer.

However, the reality has been very different from the expectations. They have lost both of the first two games. With the fate of the series sealed, they now face the threat of being on the receiving end of a humiliating whitewash. As for New Zealand, they have been thoroughly professional in every department and the results are rightfully in their favour.

NZ vs WI Weather Report for Match 2:

We might have a rain-curtailed game as the chances of precipitation are 70%. The temperature is expected to be around 18 Degrees Celsius.

Pitch Report

From what we have seen so far, the track at Bay Oval is a belter. The team batting first should aim for 200 to stand a chance.

Average first innings score

209 (2 games of this series played at the venue)

Record of the chasing teams

Won – 1, Lost – 1, Tie – 0

Injury & Availability News

(Will be shared if there’s an update)

NZ vs WI Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

New Zealand:

Martin Guptill, Tim Seifert (WK), Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Doug Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Hamish Bennett, Lockie Ferguson, Ish Sodhi

Bench:

Scott Kuggeleijn

Brandon King, Andre Fletcher, Shimron Hetmyer, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Rovman Powell, Kieron Pollard (c), Fabian Allen, Keemo Paul, Sheldon Cottrell, Kesrick Williams, Oshane Thomas

Bench:

Kyle Mayers, Romario Shepherd, Hayden Walsh

NZ vs WI Top picks for today’s 11Wickets match:

Lockie Ferguson’s pace has taken the Caribbean batting unit by surprise. He has picked up 6 wickets and has also been very miser in conceding runs.

Of all the heavyweight batsmen that they have, Devon Conway has shone the brightest. He has scored 106 runs, which includes a half-century.

Kieron Pollard has not been successful as a captain, but he has done all that he could as a player. He has scored 103 runs and has picked up 2 wickets.

James Neesham scored 48 runs in the first game and also has a wicket to his name. He can earn you points in both the innings.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection

Captain Options: Kieron Pollard, Devon Conway

Vice-Captain Options: Jimmy Neesham, Lockie Ferguson

Suggested Playing XI No. 1 for NZ vs WI 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Wicketkeeper: Andre Fletcher, Glenn Phillips

Batsmen: Devon Conway, Shimron Hetmyer, Martin Guptill

All-Rounders: Kieron Pollard (C), James Neesham, Mitchell Santner

Bowlers: Lockie Ferguson (VC), Oshane Thomas, Sheldon Cottrell

12th Man: Fabian Allen

Suggested Playing XI No. 2 for NZ vs WI 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Wicketkeeper: Nicholas Pooran, Tim Siefert

Batsmen: Devon Conway (C), Martin Guptill, Brandon King

All-Rounders: Kieron Pollard, James Neesham (VC), Fabian Allen

Bowlers: Lockie Ferguson, Ish Sodhi, Oshane Thomas

12th Man: Mitchell Santner

Expert Advice:

Oshane Thomas has been the most successful West Indian bowler, having picked up 3 wickets. It is advisable to include him in both of your 11Wickets Fantasy teams.

NZ vs WI Today’s Probable Winners:

New Zealand are expected to win this match.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.