Match Details
Date: 21 September 2022
Time: 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Dehradun
Ball-by-ball commentary: SportsTiger App
Preview
New Zealand Legends have played three games and have won one, lost one, and one match was abandoned. Their last match against India Legends was abandoned. Nevertheless, the Ross Taylor-led side has recovered well from the first defeat wherein they were crushed by South Africa Legends.
On the other hand, West Indies Legends have remained undefeated so far in the tournament. They have beaten Bangladesh Legends and England Legends while their match against India Legends was abandoned too. Now, the two teams will lock horns on Wednesday (21 September) eyeing a win and two more points.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium is a good wicket to bat on upfront. However, it deteriorates as the game progresses. Teams batting first get an advantage here.
Team Analysis
New Zealand Legends
New Zealand Legends are playing their first edition of the Road Safety World Series and they are gradually improving on their performances. After facing a crushing defeat at the hands of South Africa Legends, the Ross Taylor-led side put on a completely opposite performance against Bangladesh Legends, beating them by eight wickets.
Ross Taylor, Jamie How, and Dean Brownlie were the performers with the bat. With the ball, Kyle Mills did the job as he picked two wickets. Although their game against India Legends was washed away, New Zealand Legends will walk in the match against West Indies Legends high on confidence.
Squad
Ross Taylor (C), Jamie How, Jason Spice, Jacob Oram, Scott Styris, Shane Bond, Kyle Mills, Bruce Martin, Dean Brownlie, Neil Broom, Anton Devcich, Craig McMillan, Aaron Redmond, Gareth Hopkins, and Hamish Bennett.
West Indies Legends
Brian Lara-led West Indies Legends have put on dominating performances so far in the tournament. They have defeated England Legends and Bangladesh Legends. In their last game against England Legends, WI-L registered a comfortable win as they beat ENG-L by eight wickets.
Dwayne Smith has been the consistent performer for West Indies Legends with the bat. He has scored two half-centuries in the two innings he has played. In bowing, Krishmar Santokie and Sulieman Benn have chipped in consistently. William Perkins was also among the runs against England Legends.
Squad
Brian Lara (C), Devendra Bishoo, Dwayne Smith, Danza Hyatt, Kirk Edwards, Marlon Ian Black, Jerome Taylor, Sulieman Benn, Daren Powell, Narsingh Deonarine, Darion Barthley, Dave Mohammed, William Perkins, and Krishmar Santokie.
Match Prediction
Conclusion
West Indies Legends have been consistent in terms of delivering results. They have in-form players and hence they will be the favourite to win the match against New Zealand Legends.
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