Cricket Match Predictions: ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 - 26th Match - Group C - West Indies vs New Zealand - June 13th

Here are the Fantasy Cricket Predictions and Betting Tips for the 26th match of ICC Men's T20 World Cup to be played between West Indies and New Zealand (Group C) on the 13th of June.

LIVE SCORES - Match 26 - Group C - West Indies vs New Zealand (Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba)

Current Form West Indies:

West Indies are currently placed at the 2nd position in Group C points table with 2 wins to their credit.

West Indies are going very strong in their group in the initial stages of the tournament.

The top run scorer for West Indies in the competition is Nicholas Pooran with 49 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for West Indies in the competition is Akeal Hosein with 6 scalps under his belt.

West Indies have won their previous match against Uganda by a big margin of 134 runs.

West Indies batted first and they posted a total of 173 for 5 in 20 overs. Brandon King got out early on in the innings. Johnson Charles played a patient knock of 44 runs to keep the scoreboard ticking. The real impetus was provided by Andre Russell who smashed 30 runs off 17 balls to help West Indies get to 173 in 20 overs of play.

During the chase, Akeal Hosein ran through the top order of Uganda, picking up 5 wickets to derail their batting resources. Only one batter in the Ugandan team was able to cross the 10 run mark as they were bowled out for 39, losing the match by 134 runs.

Current Form New Zealand:

New Zealand are currently placed at the bottom most position in Group C points table with 1 win and 1 loss to their credit.

The top run scorer for New Zealand in the World Cup is Glenn Phillips with 18 runs to his name.

The top wicket taker for New Zealand in the World Cup is Trent Boult with 3 scalps under his belt.

New Zealand have lost their previous match against Afghanistan by a big margin of 84 runs.

Afghanistan batted first and they posted a total of 159 for 6 in 20 overs. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran once again gave a thrilling start to Afghanistan. They batted patiently until the 10th over but after that, they went after the bowlers. Rahmanullah Gurbaz specifically batted like a champion. He scored 80 off 56 balls and helped Afghanistan achieve a total of 159 on a tough pitch to bat on.

During the chase, New Zealand lost Finn Allen in the first over itself. After his dismissal, Devon Conway and Kane Williamson played some good shots but both got out cheaply as well. It was all down to the middle order but they all disappointed and threw their wickets away. New Zealand were eventually bowled out for 75, as they lost the match by 84 runs.

Let’s have a look at the squads:

New Zealand

Kane Williamson (c), Finn Allen, Trent Boult, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee. Travelling Reserve: Ben Sears

West Indies

Rovman Powell (c), Alzarri Joseph, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay

Who will win the toss? – West Indies

Who will win?- West Indies

Top Batter (Runs Scored) - Glenn Phillips (New Zealand), Nicholas Pooran (West Indies)

Top Bowler (Wickets taken) - Matt Henry (New Zealand), Alzarri Joseph (West Indies)

Most Sixes – Glenn Phillips (New Zealand), Nicholas Pooran (West Indies)

Player of the Match- Nicholas Pooran (West Indies)

Team Scores Batting first – West Indies 160+, New Zealand 150+

Match Handicap: West Indies

*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.

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