WI vs NZ, 1st T20I: Match Analysis, Fantasy Tips, Dream11 Prediction

The 1st T20I will be played at Sabina Park, Kingston on 11th August 12:00 AM

New Zealand ahead of the 1st T20I

Teams' recap

The Blackcaps have landed in the Caribbean for a 6 match series against West Indies. The tour starts off with a three-match T20I series. New Zealand are coming into the series after having a successful win stint against Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands. 

Skipper Kane Williamson is returning after a long break, whereas Tim Southee, Devon Conway, Tom Latham and Trent Boult are also making their comeback.

Meanwhile, the Windies are low on confidence after their series loss against India. The Nicholas Pooran-led squad managed to only win one game in the whole series. They are coming into the battle with the Kiwis with the same squad as the one announced against India. 

Key Players

• Daryl Mitchell: The all-rounder has been dangerous in the batting department for the kiwis, garnering 187 runs in 7 matches in T20Is
• Obed McCoy: The left arm pacer was the highest wicket-taker in the series against India with 9 wickets in 5 matches
• Shimron Hetmyer: He was the top run scorer for the windies against India, amassing 115 runs in 5 innings. 

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Pitch Report: Regarded as one of the hardest tracks to bat on, the surface at Sabina Park certainly gives an advantage to bowlers. The pitch offers a lot of turn and slow and low bounce comes off of it. Batters will have to stay vary and show composure. 

Fantasy CREX XI

Wicket-keeper: Tom Latham
Batters: Martin Guptill, Kane Williamson, Kyle Mayers, Rovman Powell 
All-rounders: Jason Holder, Daryl Mitchell, Romario Shepherd
Bowlers: Trent Boult, Obed McCoy, Lockie Ferguson

Captain: Lockie Ferguson
Vice-Captain: Kyle Mayers

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