New Zealand and the West Indies are ready to face each other in the second match of the three-match test series at Basin Reserve, Wellington, on Wednesday, December 10. This match is scheduled to begin at 3:30 AM IST (11:00 AM local time). Stay tuned with our NZ vs WI prediction, team preview, pitch report, player stats and winner prediction ahead of this big contest.
The kind of performance New Zealand gave against West Indies in the T20 and ODI series it seemed that they would easily defeat West Indies in the Test series as well. But in the very first test match, there was a time when it looked like New Zealand would win the match with a good lead, but the kind of game West Indies showed in the fourth innings of the match forced the match to be drawn. Certainly, the batsmen of both teams played well, but West Indies performed better than expected in the last match. It is hoped that both teams will play brilliantly in the second match, also.
Head-to-Head Record: A total of the 50 matches played between these two sides so far. New Zealand has won 27, and the West Indies has won 13, while 20 matches ended in a draw. Moreover, New Zealand has also won four of the last five head-to-head clashes, while West Indies successfully drew the last game.
New Zealand Preview
New Zealand are a strong team that poses a significant threat to any opponent in their home conditions. Although in this test series it seemed that New Zealand would win comfortably by 3-0 runs, but West Indies posed a big challenge in the very first match and forced the match to be drawn. But New Zealand is not considered weak under any circumstances; they can definitely make a big comeback in the second match.
In batting, captain Tom Latham himself took charge for New Zealand in the last match, where he played a brilliant innings of 145 runs in the second innings of the team, which strengthened the team. Rachin Ravindra has also been in consistent form, scoring 753 runs in the last 10 matches at an average of over 46. Apart from this, he also played a big inning of 176 runs in the last match. Overall, the host has good experienced batters who are capable of leading the team to victory.
In bowling, Jacob Duffy bowled well in the last match, surprising everyone by taking 8 wickets, including a 5-fer. Although their key bowler, Matt Henry is ruled out of the series due to injury, Christian Clerk, who has performed brilliantly in New Zealand’s domestic cricket, could come into the playing eleven and perform well. Apart from them, Zak Foulkes, Blair Tickner can also do well for the hosts.
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Tip
| Player | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Rachin Ravindra | Over 32.5 Runs | 1.85 |
Rachin Ravindra has been in sensational form, scoring 753 runs in his last 10 Tests and smashing a brilliant 176 in the previous match. He is currently New Zealand’s most dependable batter, making this over line a strong pick.
West Indies Preview
West Indies surprised everyone by playing a brilliant game in the first match of this Test series. At one point, it seemed that they were losing the match, but due to their excellent play in the fourth innings, they were successful in drawing the match. Caribbean fans will once again expect a good performance from the team in the second match as well.
In batting, Shai Hope has performed brilliantly for the team. He has scored 475 runs in the last 6 matches. Moreover, he also saved the West Indies from losing the match by playing an innings of 140 runs in the last match. Apart from him, Justin Greaves has also played well recently. He has scored 563 runs in the last 10 matches, and in the last match also, he also brought the team out of defeat by scoring a double century.
In bowling, the West Indies performed well in the first innings of the last match and restricted New Zealand from scoring a huge total, but in the second innings, apart from Kemar Roch, who took a 5-fer, no other bowler could perform well. Therefore, Caribbean fans will definitely want their bowlers to perform well and help the team win.
Tip
| Player | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Shai Hope | Over 27.5 Runs | 1.85 |
Shai Hope is West Indies’ most in-form batter, scoring 475 runs in his last six Tests. His match-saving 140 in the previous game highlights both consistency and reliability, making him a strong pick to cross 27.5 runs.
NZ vs WI Probably Playing XI
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Tom Latham (c, wk), Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Mitchell Hay, Michael Bracewell, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Kristian Clerk
West Indies: John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Alick Athanaze, Shai Hope, Roston Chase (c), Tevin Imlach, Justin Graves, Jomel Warrican, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Ojay Shields.
NZ vs WI Pitch Report
The pitch at Basin Reserve, Wellington, generally helps the pacers, especially with the new ball. Therefore, here the bowlers will have more control over the match. Apart from this, the bowlers are also likely to get good movement, which will make batting more difficult. However, as the match progresses and the surface settles down, the batsmen will have a chance to score good runs. So, a good contest between bat and ball can be expected on this surface.
The weather on Wednesday at Basin Reserve, Wellington is expected to be partly sunny around 22°C, with just 5% chance of rain, higher 73% humidity and strong winds near 31 km/h.
Venue Test Statistics
| Stats | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 72 |
| Matches won batting first | 17 |
| Matches won bowling first | 29 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 314 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 307 |
| Average 3rd innings Score | 251 |
| Average 4th innings Score | 142 |
| Highest total recorded | 680/8 (210 Ovs) by NZ vs IND |
| Lowest total recorded | 42/10 (39 Ovs) by NZ vs AUS |
| Highest score chased | 277/3 (74.5 Ovs) by PAK vs NZ |
| Lowest score defended | 64/10 (27.3 Ovs) by ENG vs NZ |
NZ vs WI Winner Prediction
New Zealand has consistently performed well against the West Indies in every format. Despite the last match ending in a draw, New Zealand will once again be the favourites to win this match. Although the host team may face a slight problem due to injuries to key players, but the new players who have joined the squad have also been performing consistently well.
The last match will be remembered for a stellar performance by the West Indies, where they managed to keep the defeat away from them. Although it may be difficult for them to do so every time, but they have the potential to beat New Zealand on their soil. Therefore, once again, a strong performance is expected from the Caribbean team.
Our Prediction: New Zealand
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