New Zealand will face the West Indies in the fifth match of the T20I series on Thursday, November 13, at the University Oval in Dunedin. New Zealand are ahead in the series after winning two games. In the last game, New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl. James Neesham took the first wicket for New Zealand. The match got interrupted due to rain after 6.3 overs, and ended in a no result due to rain.
Let’s look at the probable playing XI of New Zealand for the fifth T20I against the West Indies:
Top Order:
Devon Conway, Tim Robinson, and Rachin Ravindra will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Robinson is the highest run-scorer for New Zealand in the series with 89 runs in three matches at a strike rate of 132.83.
Middle Order:
Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, and Michael Bracewell are likely to be there in the middle order. Chapman is the second-highest run-scorer for New Zealand with 85 runs in three games at an average of 42.50 and a strike rate of 217.94.
Bowlers:
Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, and Jacob Duffy might be the three bowlers for the team. Duffy is the joint-highest wicket-taker in the series and has taken six wickets in four games at an average of 14.33. Sodhi has picked up six wickets as well in three outings at an average of 12.66.
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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