West Indies will square off against New Zealand in the 26th match of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 at the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad on Wednesday. The Windies have won both of their matches so far and a win against the Kiwis will ensure their Super 8 qualification.
On the other hand, the Blackcaps suffered a hammering against Afghanistan as they were beaten by a gargantuan margin of 84 runs. New Zealand is always known to punch above their weight but it was a horrid start for them and they will look to turn a corner.
The Kiwis were sloppy in the field and they were also bundled out for a paltry score of 75 runs.
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New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson needs seven fours to complete 250 boundaries in T20Is.
Daryl Mitchell needs three sixes to complete 50 maximums in T20Is.
West Indies lanky fast bowler Obed McCoy needs four wickets to complete 50 wickets in T20Is.
Shai Hope needs four boundaries to complete 50 fours in T20Is.
Brandon King needs five fours to complete 150 boundaries in T20Is.
Akeal Hosein needs five wickets to complete 50 scalps in T20Is.
Shimron Hetmyer needs 98 runs to reach the 1000-run mark in T20Is. The left-hander also needs four sixes to complete 50 maximums in the shortest form.
New Zealand: Kane Williamson (c), Finn Allen, Trent Boult, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee.
West Indies: Rovman Powell (c), Alzarri Joseph, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd
