West Indies vs New Zealand – 3rd One-Day International Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is West Indies vs New Zealand taking place? Sunday, August 21st, 2022 – 19:00 (UK)
Where is West Indies vs New Zealand taking place? Kensington Oval, Bridgetown
What is the expected weather for West Indies vs New Zealand? 26-29c, with a chance of thundery showers across the scheduled hours of play.
What channel is West Indies vs New Zealand on? The match will be televised live on BT Sport in the UK
Where can I stream West Indies vs New Zealand? BT Sport subscribers will be able to stream the match live via the BT Sport website and app
LAST MEETING
New Zealand beat West Indies by 50 runs (DLS)
THE TEAM NEWS
WEST INDIES
- West Indies’ notorious batting struggles came back to haunt them across the second ODI as they were bowled out for just 161 compared to the tourists’ 212 in a rain-interrupted game at the Kensington Oval.
- The Windies can at least take pride from the late hitting of the lower order and a special mention in particular goes to leg-spin bowler Yannic Cariah, who struck a maidan half-century batting at number eight in just his second international appearance and has likely ensured his participation in this third ODI.
- Jermaine Blackwood lost his place in the side to Brandon King on Wednesday and West Indies could revert back to Blackwood here after King only managed to score two runs from seven before he was out at the hands of Tim Southee.
NEW ZEALAND
- Many expected New Zealand to respond well following their rare defeat in the first ODI and respond well they certainly did, levelling the series with a 50-run victory via DLS and setting up this deciding match.
- The Blacks Caps triumphed even without the services of captain Kane Williamson, who was ruled out late on due to a strained quad muscle, which will also see him miss out here and Tom Latham once again stand in as skipper.
- Fast bowler Lockie Ferguson was rested on Wednesday, but may come back into the side to work alongside the deadly duo of Tim Southee and Trent Boult, who together took seven of New Zealand’s ten wickets gained last time out.
THE PREDICTION
Although deep down we all knew the answer regarding New Zealand’s resilience as a white ball unit, it was still reassuring to see them demonstrate that across the second ODI of this series, once again sending a message as to their terrific ability as a team plus their mental strength in dealing with adversity. West Indies remain a very difficult side to predict with them having followed up a wonderful performance with a poor one. As has been the case across the two matches played so far, another low-scoring contest could be in progress and with that in mind, it makes sense to back the wily experience of players such as Boult, Southee and opener Martin Guptill to pull New Zealand through to another series victory.
