WI vs NZ T20, Today Match Prediction On June 13

Match Prediction:

In Match 26 of the 2024 T20 World Cup, Group C, West Indies and New Zealand face off at the Brian Lara Stadium. West Indies are riding high with two wins over Papua New Guinea and Uganda, and they’re aiming for their third straight victory. New Zealand, on the other hand, are entering their second game of the tournament after a tough 84-run loss to Afghanistan. Get ready for an exciting preview of this clash! The game kicks off in Tarouba, Trinidad, on Thursday, June 12th, at 20:30 local time.

West Indies have shown their strength with victories by five wickets and 134 runs in their first two games, but the match against New Zealand is expected to be a tougher challenge. Still, if they play to their full potential, West Indies could very well secure a perfect three-for-three record.

New Zealand, meanwhile, are looking to bounce back from a disappointing performance against Afghanistan, where they suffered their biggest T20 World Cup loss by 84 runs. Their batting lineup especially faltered, but fans can anticipate a much-improved performance in this upcoming clash.

Winning Chances:

WEST INDIES

57.1%

NEW ZEALAND

42.8%

Toss Prediction:

This will be the fifth T20I at the Brian Lara Stadium. While the last match here was won by the team chasing, the previous three were all won by the team batting first. We predict that both captains will prefer to bat first if they win the toss.

Weather Report:

The forecast predicts high humidity throughout the match, starting at 72% and rising to 83% by the end. The temperature will remain in the mid-twenties from start to finish.

Pitch Report:

The Brian Lara Stadium always offers some turn for the spinners, and we expect this game to be no different. Additionally, there will be good pace and movement for the fast bowlers. Any score above 165-170 in the first innings will be challenging to chase down.

Head to Head:

This will be the 20th T20I between these teams. Although West Indies won their last encounter in August 2022 by eight wickets with six balls to spare, New Zealand leads the overall series 10-4.

WI vs NZ Head to Head Stats in T20s

	Matches Played	WI Won	NZ Won	Tie	NR
Overall	19	4	10	3	2
Last 5	5	1	3	0	1

Top Batsmen for WI vs NZ

Our batting recommendations for the West Indies are Rovman Powell, Nicholas Pooran, and Johnson Charles. In the previous encounter, West Indies’ opener Charles top scored with 44 runs off four fours and two sixes. Powell has scored 38 runs in the first two games and has a strike rate of 143.92 from 63 T20I innings.

Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, and Glenn Phillips are our batting options for New Zealand. Phillips, batting at number five, was the only hitter in the top eight to reach double figures against Afghanistan, and his power might be key in this match. Williamson has scored 18 T20I half-centuries in 88 innings, totaling over 2550 runs.

Team Bowlers for WI vs NZ

West Indies bowlers include Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, and Andre Russell. Joseph is a real speed bowler, having taken two wickets in both tournament games and two in the last warm-up game against Australia. Russell only bowled one over against Uganda but struck a stunning delivery to dismiss Robinson Obuya. The 36-year-old will be playing his 500th T20I match and has 452 wickets in his career.

Our bowling recommendations for New Zealand are Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson, and Mitchell Santner. Ferguson, a right-arm fast bowler, has a remarkable economy rate of 6.17 in Twenty20 Internationals against the West Indies and has taken five wickets in head-to-heads. Mitchell Santner has a solid record against the dangerous Nicholas Pooran, and he will be difficult to beat on this pitch.

West Indies vs New Zealand Prediction:

Following their crushing setback against Afghanistan, New Zealand is under intense pressure ahead of this encounter, and we anticipate them to provide a good and competitive performance. However, we don’t think they’ll be able to match the West Indies, who already have some momentum. We expect West Indies to win a tight game.