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WI vs NZ 2nd T20 Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report | WI vs NZ 2nd T20 Dream11 Prediction | Jamaica Pitch Report

The fielding was spectacular and so too was some of the hitting. New Zealand prevailed in the opening T20I, but not before West Indies provided a reminder of the kind of cricket they can play in this format.

However, it was another defeat for the home side, following on from their 4-1 series loss against India. Their finish with the ball – where they conceded 23 runs and dropped a crucial catch in the final over – was costly, as was a period where they lost three quick wickets either side of the powerplay. To win here and level the series, the Windies need to build on their good moments for longer periods.

For the Black Caps, it was a largely efficient performance with a number of players contributing. Mitchell Santner was particularly brilliant with the ball, but New Zealand will want an improved showing at the death after the Windies got closer than expected after needing 62 off the final three overs.

WI vs NZ 2nd T20 Possible Playing XI

With a deep batting lineup that has Odean Smith listed at nine, the Windies could look at using he or Romario Shepherd as a floater. Also, West Indies may be tempted to play another spinner over one of the specialist batsmen.

West Indies: 1. Kyle Mayers, 2. Shamarh Brooks/Brandon King, 3. Nicholas Pooran (c), 4. Devon Thomas (wk), 5. Shimron Hetmyer, 6. Rovman Powell, 7. Jason Holder, 8. Romario Shepherd, 9. Odean Smith, 10. Hayden Walsh, 11. Obed McCoy

New Zealand may look to stick with the same XI. However, they could play another spinner.

New Zealand: 1. Martin Guptill, 2. Devon Conway (wk), 3. Kane Williamson (c), 4. Glenn Phillips, 5. Daryl Mitchell, 6. James Neesham, 7. Mitchell Santner, 8. Tim Southee, 9. Ish Sodhi, 10. Lockie Ferguson, 11. Trent Boult

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

West Indies:

• Odean Smith produced the kind of all-round performance he is capable of in the first T20I (3/32 and 27* off 12). Now, consistency is key for him.
• Windies need more from Nicholas Pooran. The skipper struck two fours and a six in seven balls in the first T20I, before miscuing a Mitch Santner delivery.
• The same applies to Shimron Hetmyer, who has scored just 34 runs in four innings vs New Zealand (avg. 8.50, SR 80.95). The left-hander recently scored a half-century against India.
• Obed McCoy will be key especially in the powerplay and death overs. He has taken 35 wickets in 18 T20s in 2022.
• McCoy’s battle against Guptill will be interesting. The NZ opener strikes at just 112.67 in 655 deliveries against left-arm seam in T20s, with 26 dismissals.
• Romario Shepherd is a genuine impact player that can influence the game with bat and ball. He was expensive two days ago (0/35), but his 16-ball 31* was a reminder of his batting capabilities.
• Windies would be well served using Shepherd as a floater. He struck three sixes and a four at a strike rate of 193.75 in the first T20I.

New Zealand:

• Kane Williamson made a successful return to T20Is with a 33-ball 47 in the first T20I. That was his top score against West Indies (7 inns, 155 runs, avg. 25.83, SR 132.47).
• Devon Conway looked in fine touch, striking at 148.27 for his 29-ball 43 in the first match. In 11 T20s this year, Conway has struck 376 runs at an average of 41.77 and strike rate of 143.51.
• Glenn Phillips has an average of 44.00 and strike rate of 186.44 in six T20I innings vs West Indies. This includes a century. Also, he has the third-most runs in T20s at Sabina Park: 453 runs, avg. 37.75, SR 145.69.
• Jimmy Neesham’s finishing was crucial to New Zealand’s victory two days ago. The left-hander has scored 113 runs in five innings vs West Indies at a strike rate of 194.82.
• Mitchell Santner will be key once again. He took a brilliant 3/19 that won him player of the match in the first T20I. Expect the left-arm spinner to hit a good length and force the Windies batsmen to hit square.
• Tim Southee has the most wickets in NZ-WI T20Is (19) with a strike rate of 15.6. Lockie Ferguson has even better numbers, with eight wickets in four T20Is at an average of 11.12 and strike rate of 9.7.

Other Stats and Facts

• Head-to-head: Matches 17, West Indies 5, New Zealand 10, 2 N/R.
• New Zealand have now won eight of the past nine completed T20Is against the Windies.
• Can Martin Guptill hit his strides against West Indies? The opener averages just 18.27 in 12 T20Is against them at a strike rate of 123.31.
• Rovman Powell averages just 9.80 in five T20I innings vs NZ. The right-hander needs a big innings, and he has the experience on this ground: 13 inns, 340 runs, avg. 34.00, SR 158.88.
• Trent Boult was expensive at the death in the first T20I, so he will be aiming for a better display. He has taken seven wickets in four T20Is vs Windies at a strike rate of 13.7.

Sabina Park Kingston Jamaica Pitch Report and Weather

Spin played a key role in the first T20I, as it has in the past on this ground. The average first innings score in the last four T20Is at Sabina Park is 146.75. In CPL 2019, however, the runs flowed, with an average first innings score of 194.2.

In that tournament, the team batting first won three of the five matches. As did New Zealand two days ago.

Rain is expected to have a say with an 88% chance of precipitation during the day.

WI vs NZ 2nd T20 Dream11 Prediction 12 August 2022

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article as well as your own instincts to create your teams.

Option 1:

Option 2:

Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

• Wicket-Keepers: Nicholas Pooran
• Batsmen: Devon Conway, Kyle Mayers
• All-Rounders: James Neesham, Odean Smith, Mitchell Santner
• Bowlers: Obed McCoy, Trent Boult

WI vs NZ 2nd T20 Match Prediction: Who will win?

Weather permitting, New Zealand have the depth to seal another victory.