The West Indies will face New Zealand in the first T20I of the five-match T20I series on Wednesday, November 5, at Eden Park in Auckland. The West Indies have won six out of 18 T20I games this year. They have won two out of six T20I series this year. In the last T20I series against Bangladesh, the West Indies won all three games.
Let’s look at the probable playing XI of the West Indies for the first T20I against New Zealand:
Top Order: Shai Hope (c & wk), Alick Athanaze, and Ackeem Auguste
Shai Hope, Alick Athanaze, and Ackeem Auguste will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Hope is the leading run-scorer for the West Indies in T20Is this year with 464 runs in 14 games at an average of 38.66. He is the only batter who has hit a century in T20Is this year.
Middle Order: Brandon King, Roston Chase, and Rovman Powell
Brandon King, Roston Chase, and Rovman Powell could be there in the middle order. Powell is the second-highest run-scorer for the West Indies in T20Is this year and has amassed 230 runs in 11 games at an average of 28.75.
Lower Middle Order: Jason Holder and Romario Shepherd
Jason Holder and Romario Shepherd are likely to be a part of the lower middle order. Holder is the leading wicket-taker for the West Indies in T20Is this year with 28 wickets in 18 games at an average of 20.64.
Bowlers: Akeal Hosein, Jayden Seales, and Shamar Springer
Akeal Hosein, Jayden Seales, and Shamar Springer will likely be the three bowlers for the team. Hosein is the second-highest wicket-taker for the West Indies in T20Is this year with 22 wickets in 17 games at an average of 21.54.
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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