WI vs NZ T20 World Cup 2024
The 26th match of the T20 World Cup 2024 will be played between New Zealand and West Indies. In the match to be played at Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad, New Zealand won the toss and decided to bowl.
After winning the toss, New Zealand has made a total of three changes in the playing eleven for the match. On the other hand, West Indies has decided to play with the same team decided to play with the same team as the last match.
West Indies won the last match against Uganda by a huge margin of 134 runs, while Afghanistan by 84 runs in their last match. New Zealand has made three changes in the form of Tim Southee, James Neesham and Rachin Ravindra for the match against West Indies today.
What did the New Zealand captain say after the toss?
After the toss, New Zealand captain Kane Williamson said, “We will have the ball. Some people don’t know about the pitch so we will bowl first”. Regarding further practice, Williamson said, “To be honest, not much. There is some weather around. The first match was difficult, but we have to reorganize the team. Saudi in place of Henry Neesam in place of Bracewell and Rachin Ravindra in place of Chapman”.
What did the West Indies captain say after the toss?
After the toss, West Indies captain Rovman Powell said. “It doesn’t captain whether we are batting or bowling. But if we had won the toss, we would have bowled first. The boys are coming after playing a lot of crickets. The players needed rest and the bad weather helped in that. To continue improving in all three, we need to tick some boxes, if we can control the power play like the last match, it would be good.
New Zealand’s playing XI
Finn Allen, Devon Conway (wicketkeeper), Kane Williamson (captain), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult.
West Indies’ Playing XI
Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran (wicketkeeper), Roston Chase, Rovman Powell (wicketkeeper), Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Akeel Hosein, Alzari Joseph, Gudakesh Moti.