West Indies will lock horns against New Zealand (West Indies vs New Zealand) in the 2nd match of the ODI series on Friday (August 19) at Kensington Oval Barbados. The first match of the ODI series was on Wednesday (August 17) at Kennington Oval, where West Indies won the match by 5 wickets.
Match: West Indies vs New Zealand, ODI Match 2 of 3
Date: 19th August 2022
Time: 11:30 PM IST
Venue: Kensington Oval Barbados.
Pitch Condition: The pitch has not been historically good for batting and the records have proved it as well. It has not been simple to bat at the Kensington Oval in Barbados due to the track’s slowness. As the game goes on, the track slows down, and at this particular location, the spinners will be crucial. Here, pacers who can successfully bowl slower balls will also be successful.
West Indies vs New Zealand – The Squad
West Indies: Nicholas Pooran (C), Brandon King, Jermaine Blackwood, Keacy Mayers, Sharmarh Brooks, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Keemo Paul, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales, Kevin Sinclair, Odean Smith, Yannic Cariah
New Zealand: Kane Williamson (C), Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, Martin Guptill, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Micheal Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Finn Allen, Tom Latham, Ben Sears, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tim Southee, Trent Boult.
West Indies vs New Zealand – Performance in the Past Matches
The batting wasn’t simple for both the teams in the first ODI match However, it was the home team that excelled in the Kensington Oval conditions to win by five wickets, their first in ten ODIs, and take a 1-0 series lead.
Shamarh Brooks played the anchor role to perfection in guiding the West Indies to a five-wicket victory over top-ranked New Zealand. After the home side’s bowling combination of pace and spin dismissed the visitors for 190 off 45.2 overs batting first, Brooks’ 91-ball 79 with nine fours and one six provided the much-needed solidity to take his team to 193 for five off 39 overs in reply. His 72-run partnership with captain Nicholas Pooran (28) steadied the chase and ensured there would be no repeat of the collapses which have become an all-too-common feature of their game in recent years.
It was the first time New Zealand has been dismissed in a 50-over match since March 2020. The New Zealand lower-order often comes to the rescue of the team but on this occasion, there was no fightback.
West Indies vs New Zealand – Face to Face
West Indies and New Zealand have played face to face 59 times, where West Indies have emerged victorious in 31 games and New Zealand has won 28 games. In the last 5 matches played between WI and NZ, West Indies have won 1 match and New Zealand has won 4 matches.
Here our experts at FCL are giving a prediction for the coming match. Hope you could find it helpful in any means.
Wicket-Keepers: Finn Allen, Nicholas Pooran
Batsmen: Martin Guptill, Jermaine Blackwood, Sharmarh Brooks, Devon Conway
All-Rounders: Daryl Mitchell, Micheal Bracewell
Bowlers: Alzarri Joseph, Kevin Sinclair, Tim Southee
Captain: Devon Conway
Vice-Captain: Martin Guptill
Wicket-Keepers: Nicholas Pooran
Batsmen: Jermaine Blackwood, Keacy Mayers, Sharmarh Brooks
All-Rounders: Daryl Mitchell, Micheal Bracewell
Bowlers: Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Kevin Sinclair, Lockie Ferguson, Tim Southee
Captain: Jermaine Blackwood
Vice-Captain: Keacy Mayers
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