The 26th match of Group C between West Indies and New Zealand will take place at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad, on June 13. The match is scheduled to start at 6 AM IST, 5:30 AM PST, 12:30 AM GMT, and 8:30 PM local time.
West Indies vs New Zealand Match Preview
The two teams are in Group C along with Afghanistan, Uganda, and Papua New Guinea. This match is critical as Afghanistan leads the group with two wins and an impressive net run rate (NRR) of +5.225.
West Indies have also won both their matches, boasting an NRR of +3.574. New Zealand, considered favorites by many, suffered an 84-run defeat to Afghanistan in their opener. Kane Williamson’s side will aim for their first victory to stay in contention for the top two spots.
Labelled the “group of death,” this group has lived up to expectations, promising fans an exciting clash between two top T20I sides on Thursday.
West Indies vs New Zealand Weather Report
The weather in Tarouba during the match is expected to be mostly cloudy with a chance of light showers early in the evening. Temperatures will be around 31°C during the day, dropping to 25°C at night, with a high level of humidity and a gentle breeze from the east.
T20 World Cup 2024 Match 26 Pitch Report
The pitch at Brian Lara Stadium is generally considered to be balanced, offering something for both batters and bowlers. It tends to be slow and low, which might assist spinners as the game progresses, while batters can benefit from the even bounce if they are patient and play their shots carefully.
WI vs NZ Predicted XI
West Indies (WI): Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran(wk), Roston Chase, Rovman Powell(c), Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie
New Zealand (NZ): Finn Allen, Devon Conway (wk), Kane Williamson (c), Michael Bracewell, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Philips, Mark Chapman, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry
Dream11 Team for West Indies vs New Zealand
Brandon King, Devon Conway (WK), Kane Williamson (C), Roston Chase, Rovman Powell, Daryl Mitchell, Andre Rusell, Lockie Ferguson, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Matt Henry
Where to Watch World Cup 2024 Live?
| LOCATION | TV CHANNELS | STREAMING SERVICES | SPECIAL FEATURES |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network (Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada) | Disney+ Hotstar | Indian Sign Language Feed, vertical feed for mobile |
| Pakistan | PTV, Ten Sports | Myco app, Tamasha app | |
| USA & Canada | WillowTV | ||
| West Indies | ESPN Caribbean | ESPN Play Caribbean app | |
| England | Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Action | SkyGO, NOW, Sky Sports App | |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video | ||
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | ||
| South Africa, Uganda, Namibia | SuperSport | SuperSport app | Available across South Africa and 52 Sub-Saharan African territories |
| UAE & MENA region | CricLife MAX, CricLife MAX2 | STARZPLAY | |
| Sri Lanka | TV1, Sirasa, Shakti TV | Maharaja TV website, ICC TV app | Sinhalese commentary for Sri Lanka matches |
| Continental Europe, South East Asia | ICC.tv, T20 World Cup app | Free streaming and ICC produced programs and highlights |
