NZ vs Wi 5th T20i at the University Oval, Dunedin on 13 November, New Zealand leading the series 2-1 and fourth match Abandoned die to rain, New Zealand looks to secure a series win on home soil while West Indies will aim to level the series.
New Zealand has composure and balance throughout the series their batting lead by Tim Robinson, Mark Chapman and Dryal Mitchell while skipper Mitchell Santner add firepower at the end, in bowling Ish Sodhi leg spin has trouble West Indies batter particularly in the middle overs while Jacob Duffy and Zakary Foulkes with new ball and in death overs.
On the other hand West Indies Alick Athanaze and Romario shepherd most consistent throughout the series while Middle order looked flatered which has been cost them in two games, their bowling lead by Roston chase and Romario shepherd but concern is contain runs during death overs, .
NZ vs Wi Head to Head Records in T20i
Total matches played : 24
NZ won: 12
Wi won : 6
No Results: 3
Tied: 3
Pitch Report
The University of Oval is known for balanced surface, seamers get swing and movement with the new ball, while as the match progresss pitch went slow down and spinners play vital role in middle overs, average score around 154-165 , teams prefer to bat first after winning the toss.
Probable playing XIs
New Zealand
Devon Conway (wk) , Tim Robinson, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Micheal Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Zakary Foulkes
West Indies
Brendon king, Alick Athanaze, Shai Hope (wk/c), Ackeem Auguste, Roston Chase, Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Jayden Seales, Jason Holder, Sharmar Springer
Player to Watch Out
Mark Chapman
Mitchell Santner
Ish Sodhi
Roston chase
Romario Shepherd
Shai Hope
Prediction
New Zealand enters the 5th T20I as the favorite. If their top-order fires and bowlers maintain pressure, the hosts are likely to post a challenging total around 180 runs. West Indies will need a strong start from their top-order and steady partnerships to chase effectively. This match is expected to be competitive, with New Zealand slightly ahead.