West Indies and New Zealand Clash in Crucial Tournament Match

West Indies and New Zealand Clash in Crucial Tournament Match

West Indies and New Zealand are set to face off in a highly anticipated match in the ongoing tournament. West Indies, currently ranked second on the points table, will be looking to continue their winning streak after a convincing victory against Uganda. New Zealand, on the other hand, will be eager to bounce back from their defeat against Afghanistan.

The pitch at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba, is expected to be balanced, with an average first innings score of 116 runs. Chasing a target has been the preferred option at this venue, with teams batting first winning only 35% of matches.

Both pacers and spinners are expected to find success on this pitch. The weather forecast predicts a cloudy day with temperatures around 23.91 degrees Celsius and 91% humidity. Winds are expected to be around 1.84 m/s, which could provide some assistance to pacers.

Fantasy XI Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks:

* Captain: Akeal Hosein (WI) - A consistent performer with an average of 55 match fantasy points and a fantasy rating of 9.6.

* Vice-Captain: Michael Bracewell (NZ) - An all-rounder with an average of 53 match fantasy points and a fantasy rating of 8.

Fantasy XI Team:

* Wicket-Keepers: Johnson Charles (WI), Finn Allen (NZ), Devon Conway (NZ)

* Batters: Rovman Powell (WI)

* All-Rounders: Roston Chase (WI), Michael Bracewell (NZ)

* Bowlers: Akeal Hosein (WI), Gudakesh Motie (WI), Lockie Ferguson (NZ), Matt Henry (NZ), Obed McCoy (WI)

Tags: #WIvsNZ, #FantasyCricket, #CricketTournament, #PitchReport, #WeatherConditions

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