
New Zealand will face the West Indies in the third T20I of the five-match series on Sunday, November 9, at the Saxton Oval in Nelson. The series is levelled 1-1 so far. In the last game, the West Indies won the toss and elected to bowl. New Zealand posted a total of 207 runs for the loss of five wickets.
Mark Chapman made 78 runs off just 28 deliveries and was the highest scorer. The West Indies finished with 204 runs for the loss of eight wickets and lost the match by three runs.
Let’s look at the probable playing XI of New Zealand for the third T20I against the West Indies:
Top Order: Tim Robinson, Devon Conway (wk), and Rachin Ravindra
Tim Robinson, Devon Conway, and Rachin Ravindra will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Robinson has made 66 runs in two matches at a strike rate of 143.47.
Middle Order: Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, and Michael Bracewell
Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, and Michael Bracewell could be there in the middle order. Chapman is the leading run-scorer in the series with 85 runs in two games at a strike rate of 217.94.
Lower Middle Order: Mitchell Santner (c) and Zakary Foulkes
Mitchell Santner and Zakary Foulkes are likely to be the two all-rounders in the playing 11. Santner has scored 73 runs and taken three wickets in two matches so far.
Bowlers: Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, and Jacob Duffy
Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, and Jacob Duffy will likely be the three bowlers for the team. Duffy has taken three wickets in two matches at an average of 13.33. Sodhi was the pick of the bowlers in the last game for New Zealand and took three wickets for 39 runs.
Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.
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