New Zealand vs West Indies Preview & Prediction | First International T20

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Following an ODI sweep over England, New Zealand would like to improve on their T20i game after losing that series to Harry Brook’s side, with an in form West Indies up next.

Date/time:

Venue: Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand

Weather: Sunshine, descending into clear skies later with light winds and highs of 20c.

How to watch: UK – TNT Sports / USA – Willow TV

New Zealand vs West Indies prediction

West Indies will be feeling excellent about their recent T20i play after sweeping Bangladesh in the sub-continent and now look to take another notable scalp away from home in New Zealand. Whilst the Black Caps were dominant in their recent 50-over series against England, they were beaten in a heavily rain-disrupted three-game T20i set. The New Zealand bowlers got dealt some heavy punishment and West Indies will have their eyes on dishing out similar treatment.

On paper, these two teams feel quite well matched when it comes to the shortest form of the international game. But West Indies are on a roll right now and when you’re on a hot streak in T20 cricket, it can prove really difficult for the opposition to stop you. Therefore, backing the Windies in this first T20i warrants real consideration.

New Zealand vs West Indies tip: West Indies to win