The 26th match of the T20 World Cup 2024 will take place on Thursday, June 13, at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad between co-hosts West Indies (WI) and New Zealand (NZ).
At Providence Stadium in Guyana, the team captained by Rovman Powell won their opening two tournament matches against Uganda and Papua New Guinea. In their opening encounter with Papua New Guinea, Powell and Co. went through the opposing batting order, limiting them to 136/8. They then chased down the score and won the match with five wickets and one over remaining.
The West Indies scored a total of 173/5 when batting first in their most recent match against Uganda. They won the match thanks to their bowling, particularly to Akeal Hosein, who claimed five wickets and assisted his team in scoring 134 runs. Their batsmen did not win the match.
Conversely, this upcoming game will be New Zealand’s second match in the tournament. Notably, chasing a goal of 160 runs, the Black Caps were bowled out for 75 runs in their opening game against Afghanistan, causing a major shock. In the end, the Afghan team won the match by an enormous 84 runs.
West Indies vs New Zealand head-to-head record:
New Zealand has a better head-to-head record versus the West Indies, having won 10 of their 19 matches. The Kiwis have dominated recent contests, winning four out of the last five since 2019.
This constant performance demonstrates New Zealand’s strength and strategic edge over the West Indies, cementing their status as a strong opponent in this rivalry. Fans are hoping that the West Indies can break this trend in future matches.
Matches played: 19
Won by West Indies: 06
Won by New Zealand: 11
No Result: 02
Who will win the match?
Although the West Indies are playing better right now, the Kiwis have always won T20I matches between the two sides. Given their good record, New Zealand has won more games in their head-to-head meetings. Even with the recent performance of the West Indies, their rivalry takes on a fascinating new dimension because of the Kiwis’ past success.
Match Details:
Match: T20 World Cup 2024, Match 26
Venue: Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad
Date & Time: June 13 at 08:30 PM Local Time (06:00 AM IST)
Broadcast and Live Streaming: Star Sports, Hotstar Website and App
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