WIW vs NZW Match Preview
The Caribbean nation was successful in winning the first match of the series just by a single run and take a 1-0 lead in the 5-match series being played at home. The New Zealand star all-rounder Amelia Kerr was among the wickets for the kiwis when she picked up 3 vital West Indian wickets. She was helped in her endeavor by Sophie Devine and Fran Jonas who picked up a couple of wickets each. This combined bowling effort led to the hosts being bundled out for a small total of 115 while batting first. Aaliyah Alleyne was the top run-getter for West Indies as she scored 49 runs from 37 balls for her team. But the other batters did not fare well for the West Indies.
The New Zealand batters also had to struggle for their shots right from the start of the innings. They never looked as if they have the opponent's score under control. Devine contributed 23 runs with a six while opening the innings from New Zealand. Hannah Rowe was the top run-getter for them scoring 27 runs from 21 balls towards the end of the innings to avoid some embarrassment for the kiwis. However, these efforts fell short in the end with West Indies picking up a crucial win in the series to go up 1-0. Chinelle Henry picked up 3 wickets for West Indies. Afy Fletcher picked up a couple.
Weather Report
We are expecting a full game of cricket here but there are a few chances of rain coming down and playing spoilsport during this time.
Pitch Report
This second T20I between West Indies and New Zealand will be played at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, in North Sound, Antigua. It is a bit tough to bat on this wicket as it provides a slow pace and low bounce for the players. It might be a good idea to bat first on the pitch and let the bowlers exploit the conditions in the second half of the match.
Notable stats
New Zealand leads the head-to-head.
Although West Indies women won the last match played between these two countries, New Zealand has a better head-to-head record in this format. They have won the 3 out of the last 5 games they have played against the West Indies. One of the games was abandoned and West Indies won the last game played between the two sides.
Team News
There are no injury problems reported for this game from either side apart from one. So, both sides will have almost the entire team available for selection. Only the veteran batter Stefanie Taylor is out of contention for a place in the side. She will be replaced by Sheneta Grimmond.
WIW vs NZW Probable 11
WIW Playing 11
- RS Williams
- Chedean Nation
- Kyshona Knight
- Natasha McLean (Wk)
- Hayley Matthews (C)
- Chinelle Henry
- Aaliyah Alleyne
- Shakera Selman
- Afy Fletcher
- K Ramharack
- Shabika Gajnabi
NZW Playing 11
- IC Gaze (Wk)
- SW Bates
- ML Green
- LR Down
- Georgia Plimmer
- SFM Devine (C)
- AC Kerr
- LMM Tahuhu
- HM Rowe
- HNK Jensen
- F Jonas
Dream11 Prediction
The first match of the series between these two sides was an enthralling affair. It made for a terrific viewing for all the Caribbean and kiwi cricket fans across the world. Both these teams had a genuine opportunity of winning the game till the last ball of the match was bowled. Even though it was West Indies women that came out trumps in this game on Wednesday, we expect the New Zealand team to bounce right back. We will be on New Zealand women to win the match and level the series 1-1.
Top Picks
Hayley Matthews: The West Indies skipper and star all-rounder Halley Matthews scored 15 runs and picked up one wicket in the first match of the series. She just conceded 16 runs in the first game bowling economically to contain the kiwi charge. She is in terrific form this year and has been the best player for her side in the one-day international series that concluded recently. She scored 88 runs and picked up 5 wickets in just 3 games.
Amelia Kerr: Amelia Kerr showed us all why she is so highly rated in the New Zealand circles. She was easily the best player of the match for kiwis in the last game as she picked up 3 wickets for just 16 runs. She was mainly responsible for containing the West Indies side to a score of 115 runs. She was also the top scorer for New Zealand in the ODI series scoring 98 runs from 3 games.
Suzie Bates: One of the star cricketers for New Zealand is the all-rounder, Suzie Bates. This has been a legendary cricketer for her country but could manage just 5 runs in the first game against the West Indies women. Despite this fact, she remains one of the top batters for the kiwis. She scored 69 runs in the 3 one-day international games however she failed to pick up any wickets in the match.
Sophie Devine: The kiwi skipper Sophie Devine is a key member of the side. She contributed 23 runs and also picked up a couple of wickets in the first T20I between these two countries. She conceded just 15 runs in the match and is looking good for more. She scored 39 runs in the 3 ODI matches played earlier against the same opposition.
WIW vs NZW Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: R. Williams
Batters: S. Bates, M. Green, K. Knight, A. Alleyne
All-rounders: H. Matthews (VC), A. Kerr (C), S. Devine
Bowlers: A. Fletcher, S. Selman, F. Jonas
