WI vs NZ Dream11 Prediction With Stats, Pitch Report & Player Record of New Zealand Tour of West Indies, 2022 For 1st ODI

WI vs NZ: West Indies will lock horns against New Zealand in the 1st ODI of the New Zealand tour of West Indies, 2022 on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados.

West Indies managed a consolation win in the last T20I match against New Zealand with a series loss of 2-1. Their recent ODI are more dismal as they returned with 0-3 loss against India at home.

Prior to that, they lost by 0-3 against Bangladesh at home and by 0-3 against Pakistan away in the previous ODI series as well.

Heading into the ODI, they will be looking to keep their past disappointment behind them and start fresh against the Black Caps.

New Zealand, on the other hand, are coming into the fixture after claiming a 1-2 victory in the T20I series against the Men in Maroon.

Their key players, namely skipper Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, Tim Southee and Martin Guptill will be back in the team for the ODI series.

They have a stellar unbeaten record in ODIs this year as they are yet to lose a 50-over fixture in 2022. They will be eager to keep their winning momentum intact.

Here are the match details, pitch report, probable playing 11, squads, player records/stats and dream11 fantasy team predictions for the 1st ODI of the New Zealand tour of West Indies, 2022.

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WI vs NZ Match Details

• Match: West Indies vs New Zealand, 1st ODI
• Date: Wednesday, August 17, 2022
• Time: 11:30 PM (IST)
• Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados

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WI vs NZ Probable Playing XI

West Indies Playing XI

Nicholas Pooran (C), Shai Hope (WK), Shamarh Brooks, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Jermaine Blackwood, Odean Smith, Kyle Mayers, Yannic Cariah.

New Zealand Playing XI

Kane Williamson (C), Tom Latham (WK), Trent Boult, Daryl Mitchell, Ish Sodhi, Devon Conway, Tim Southee, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Martin Guptil.

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Pitch Report

The surface at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground in Birmingham is usually a good one to bat on, with teams having consistently piled up big scores at the venue. In terms of bowling, both pacers and spinners have performed well on this ground.

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Pitch Stats

• Total matches: 45
• Matches won batting first: 20
• Matches won bowling first: 23

• Average 1st Inns scores: 229
• Average 2nd Inns scores: 199

• Highest total recorded: 364/4 (48.4 Ov) by ENG vs WI
• Lowest total recorded: 91/10 (30 Ov) by IRE vs AUS

• Highest score chased: 364/4 (48.4 Ov) by ENG vs WI
• Lowest score defended: 197/8 (50 Ov) by PAK vs WI

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West Indies & New Zealand Last 5 Matches Stats

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WI vs NZ Player Record/Stats (Must Picks)

Player	Stats (This Tournament)
Martin Guptil	7254 Runs
Kane Williamson	6173 Runs
Shai Hope	4215 Runs
Jason Holder	2028 Runs & 146 Wickets
Tim Southee	190 Wickets
Alzarri Joseph	82 Wickets
Ish Sodhi	48 Wickets

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WI vs NZ Captaincy Picks

• Devon Conway
• Michael Bracewell
• Jason Holder

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WI vs NZ Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction

Fantasy Team Suggestion 1

• Wicket-Keeper: Shai Hope
• Batters: Brandon King, Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, Martin Guptil
• All-Rounders: Kyle Mayers, Jason Holder, Michael Bracewell
• Bowlers: Alzarri Joseph, Trent Boult, Ish Sodhi

• Captain: Devon Conway
• Vice-Captain: Michael Bracewell

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Fantasy Team Suggestion 2

• Wicket-Keeper: Nicholas Pooran, Shai Hope
• Batters: Kane Williamson, Devon Conway, Jermaine Blackwood
• All-Rounders: Jason Holder, Daryl Mitchell, Yannic Cariah
• Bowlers: Alzarri Joseph, Trent Boult, Ish Sodhi

• Captain: Jason Holder
• Vice-Captain: Devon Conway

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Probable Winner Of The Match

West Indies is expected to win this match.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team for the fantasy game please consider the points mentioned and make your own decision at the time of making your team.