NZ vs WI 2025: Predicting West Indies XI for 5th T20I

West Indies will take on New Zealand in the fifth T20I of the ongoing series on Thursday, November 13, at the University Oval in Dunedin. The West Indies won the first game of the series by seven runs before New Zealand won the next two matches. In the fourth match, New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl. The West Indies scored 38 runs for the loss of one wicket in 6.3 overs. The match got interrupted due to rain and ended in a no result due to rain.

Let’s look at the probable playing XI of the West Indies for the fifth T20I against New Zealand:

Top Order:  

Alick Athanaze, Amir Jangoo, and Shai Hope will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Athanaze is the leading run-scorer in the series with 101 runs in four matches at a strike rate of 134.66.

Middle Order:  

Sherfane Rutherford, Ackeem Auguste, and Roston Chase might be there in the middle order. Chase is the highest wicket-taker of the West Indies in the series and has picked up five wickets in three games at an average of 11.80.

Bowlers:

Matthew Forde and Shamar Springer will likely be the two bowlers in the playing 11. Forde is the second-highest wicket-taker for the team in the series and has picked up four wickets at an average of 17.25.

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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