WI vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, Playing 11, Fantasy Cricket Tips for West Indies vs New Zealand ODI Dream11 Team for Today’s Match

WI vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: West Indies were taken down in the T20I series 2-1 by New Zealand. Now the hosts will look to change their fortunes in the ODI series starting from today at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.

West Indies are having a havoc time in white ball cricket as they have lost both their limited series against India last month and now against New Zealand they have already lost the T20I series. Nicholas Pooran men should look to crawl back and put up a better show against a top tier New Zealand outfit.

The visitors will enter as the firm favorites in this match given they will be playing with a full strength squad. Williamson will be back donning the captain’s hat, whereas the pace battery of Tim Southee, Trent Boult, and Lockie Ferguson will be at the forefront. New Zealand have a brilliant chance of taking out West Indies for good.

WI vs NZ Dream11 Prediction for Today Match

Fixture Name: 1st ODI, West Indies vs New Zealand

Competition: West indies vs New Zealand ODIs

Date: 17th August

Time: 11:30 PM IST

Ground: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados

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West Indies vs New Zealand Pitch Report

The pitch is expected to be balanced. The batters will definitely enjoy their time here and spinners are expected to get some help. All in all a good day for the batters if they bat responsibility.

Form Guide

West Indies- LLLLL
New Zealand- WWWWW

WI Playing 11

Shimron Hetmyer has opted to take a break from this series due to personal reasons, whereas, Keemo Paul and Gudakesh Motie have been ruled out of the series due to injury.
Jermaine Blackwood has been named as Shimron’s replacement, whereas, leg spinner Yannic Cariah has been named as the replacement for Gudakesh Motie.
Odean Smith has also been added to the squad as backup.
West Indies will be relying on Shai Hope and Kyle Mayers to open the innings.
Shamarh Brooks, Brandon King, Nicholas Pooran, and Jermaine Blackwood will be forming the middle order.
Jason Holder and Kyle Mayers will be the premiere all-rounder in the side.
In the bowling department the onus would be on Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie and Akeal Hosein.

Shai Hope
Kyle Mayers
Shamarh Brooks
Brandon King
Nicholas Pooran
Jermaine Blackwood
Jason Holder
Akeal Hosein
Keemo Paul
Alzarri Joseph
Jayden Seales

Shai Hope Stats in ODIs

Shai Hope is the Mr. dependable in the batting unit for West Indies. He will be opening the innings.

Matches	Runs	Best	Last 5 ODIs
22	692	86	18, 2, 7, 115, 22

Akeal Hosein Stats in ODIs

It is a very rare sight when Akeal Hosein goes wicketless. He is perhaps the most important bowler in the side.

Matches	Wickets	Best	Economy Rate
26	39	4/39	4.72

NZ Playing 11

For New Zealand, Martin Guptill will be opening the innings alongside youngster Finn Allen in the absence of Henry Nicholls.
New Zealand will pick up two spinners in the form of Mitchell Santner and one between Ish Sodhi or Michael Bracewell.
Kane Williamson will bat at no 3 followed by Devon Conway, Tom Latham, and Daryl Mitchell.

Martin Guptill
Finn Allen
Kane Williamson
Devon Conway
Tom Latham
Daryl Mitchell
Michael Bracewell
Mitchell Santner
Tim Southee
Trent Boult
Lockie Ferguson

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Kane Williamson Stats in ODIs

Skipper Kane Williamson is back for the ODIs after a brief hiatus. Below are his impressive numbers.

Matches	Runs	Best	Average
151	6173	148	47.48

Trent Boult Stats in ODIs

Trent Boult will be the bowler to watch out for the opposition. He is capable of moving the new ball with ease.

Matches	Wickets	Best	Economy Rate
93	169	7/34	4.99

Who will win WI vs NZ today match?

There’s no doubt over the fact which team is heading in as the favorite. New Zealand with their almost full strength squad is definitely heading into this match as the favorites.
According to the WI vs NZ today match prediction, New Zealand is the favorite to win this match.

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WI vs NZ Dream11 Team Prediction

WICKET-KEEPERS: Shai Hope
BATSMEN: Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Martin Guptill, Shamarh Brooks
ALL-ROUNDERS: Akeal Hosein, Mitchell Santner, Kyle Mayers
BOWLERS: Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Alzarri Joseph