WI vs NZ 4th ODI: 3 player battles to watch out for

West Indies take on New Zealand in the fourth ODI on Sunday, July 19, as the series shifts to the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, for the final two games of the series. The Kiwis lead the series 2-1 after sealing a six-wicket win in the third ODI. They will be looking to seal the series with a win in the first game in Barbados.

The series has seen both teams heavily rely on spinners, which is expected to change in the final two games. Batters have struggled to play their shots and get going, falling prey to the turning pitch in Guyana. The Windies will need the victory to level the series and pull themselves back.

Here are three key battles for the fourth ODI between West Indies and New Zealand

Daryl Mitchell vs Alzarri Joseph

Daryl Mitchell has been New Zealand’s man for the tough situations, scoring 121 runs in three innings. He scored a brilliant 65 in the first game despite the Kiwis’ loss and has been able to negate the spin on the wicket. He is expected to score freely on the more balanced Barbados pitch. His match-up would be against Alzarri Joseph, who has established himself as the Windies’ attack leader in the longer formats. The seamer could play a role in the middle overs, where Mitchell likes to take the games on.

Shai Hope vs Mitchell Santner

The face-off between the two captains of the side sees West Indies’ key batter come up against the lead spinner of the Kiwi side. Shai Hope has established himself as the bedrock of the West Indies batting lineup, but has been unable to make a significant impact in the series. Mitchell Santner is the lead spinner for the Kiwis, but has largely played a supporting role in this series. The two are expected to clash in the middle overs, trying to control the game for their teams.

Keacy Carty vs Jayden Lennox

Keacy Carty has been the top run-scorer of the series, scoring 161 runs in three matches. He scored a brilliant 95 in the first ODI in a Player of the Match performance, negating the spin brilliantly on the wicket. His matchup will be against Jayden Lennox, the Kiwi left-arm spinner who leads the way with ten wickets in the series. He has been key in bundling the Windies out for low scores in the second and third ODIs, picking up figures of 5 for 19 and 4  for 52 respectively.

FAQs

When and where will the match be played?

The Match will be played at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, on July 19. The game is set to commence at 10:00 am local time/7:30 pm IST

What could be a winning score in this match?

The pitch at the Kensington Oval is expected to be a more balanced pitch with adequate help for bowlers. A score of 270-280 could be competitive on this ground.

Which player can make the biggest difference?

Left-arm spinner Jayden Lennox has been the key strike bowler in the series, picking up ten wickets in three matches. He is expected to once more be the key bowler for the match.

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