CWC 2019: Match 29, New Zealand vs West Indies: Best BalleBaazi Combination, Tips, Lineups & Team News
This article will provide you the Predicted XIs, Team News & the Best BalleBaazi Combination for ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 match between New Zealand and the West Indies.
The 29th match of the 2019 ICC World Cup between New Zealand and the West Indies will be played on 22nd June at 6 PM IST at Old Trafford in Manchester.
New Zealand: Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, Kane Williamson (C), Ross Taylor, Tom Latham (WK), James Neesham, Colin de Grandhomme, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry/Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult.
West Indies: Chris Gayle, Evin Lewis, Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran, Shimron Hetmeyer, Jason Holder, Carlos Brathwaite, Ashley Nurse, Sheldon Cottrell, Kemar Roach/Oshane Thomas, Shannon Gabriel.
Team News:
Andre Russell is almost certain to miss out playing in this match through injury.
Oshane Thomas and Darren Bravo may also drop out for the West Indies.
Ashley Nurse, Kemar Roach and Carlos Brathwaite may come back into the Windies starting lineup.
Tim Southee may come into New Zealand's starting lineup in place of the out-of-form Matt Henry.
Match Tips:
Weather Forecast: It is likely to be a clear, dry day in Manchester with no chance of rain.
The Old Trafford pitch is generally a safe haven for batsmen. England and India scored heaps of runs on this pitch while batting first.
Spinners may come into play in the middle overs, especially in the 2nd innings.
Match Prediction: New Zealand head into this match after picking up 4 wins from the opening 5 matches of their World Cup campaign. They will be slight favourites heading into this match.
West Indies, though, need to win if they are to have any chance of making it to the semi-final of the World Cup. They will come hard at the Kiwis On Saturday.
Key Players:
New Zealand: T. Boult, K. Williamson, M. Guptill, R Taylor
West Indies: Shai Hope, Sheldon Cottrell, Chris Gayle, Jason Holder