WI vs NZ Live Score, T20 World Cup 2024: West Indies loses four early wickets vs New Zealand

Southee to close out the PowerPlay. On strike is the West Indian skipper Rovman Powell, who defends the first three balls. 

Lockie Ferguson into the attack. Single from King to start the over. Another short ball, another top edge and another good high catch. This it is Roston Chase. 

Roston Chase c Ravindra b Ferguson 0 (3b 0x4 0x6)

WI 22/3 in 5 overs

Short and wide from Southee and Pooran needs no second invitation. Slashes it over covers for an easy over. Width again. Pooran slams it with vengeance. Straight at Mitchell at short extra cover. But the force of the ball meant it spilled from the Kiwi fielder’s hands. 

But Mitchell’s mistake doesn’t cost New Zealand too much. Short from Southee and Pooran goes after it. Top edge and Conway circles back to take a good catch. 

Nicholas Pooran c †Conway b Southee 17 (12b 3x4 0x6)

WI 20/2 in 4 over

And we have the first boundary of the day. Pooran tries to take the fight to Boult. Steps down and attempts a wild slog. Thick outside edge and it runs away for a four. Pooran goes in search for another boundary. No timing on his effort to go over the leg side. Just a couple of runs. Three singles to close the over. 

Southee in. Starts off by getting the beating of King’s outside edge with a good length delivery. King gets off the strike with a push to mid on. Pooran gets off the mark thanks to an inside edge single. 

As we all have come to expect, Trent Boult with the first over. A leg bye single off the first ball. Swing-and-a-miss from Charles as Boult jags it away from the stumps. The Kiwi pacer keeps it just outside the off stump. 

Charles looks to break free. Swings at a wide one. Can manage only an inside edge, which slams onto the stumps. Boult gets his early wicket. 

Johnson Charles b Boult 0 (5b 0x4 0x6)

WI 1/1 in 1 over

Matches played: 19

West Indies won: 4

New Zealand won: 10

Tied: 3

No Result: 2

Last result: West Indies won by 8 wickets (Kingston, 2022)

Finn Allen, Devon Conway (WK), Kane Williamson (C), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult

Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran (WK), Roston Chase, Rovman Powell (C), Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie

New Zealand wins the toss, opts to bowl first.

“Few unknowns in the surface will look to check it with ball in hand,” says captain Kane Williamson.

Southee, Ravindra, Neesham all find a place in the team.

“Still boxes to tick in all three departments,” says Rovman Powell. WI unchanged.

West Indies: Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran(wk), Roston Chase, Rovman Powell(C), Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie

New Zealand: Finn Allen, Devon Conway (wk), Kane Williamson (c), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson

The early stages of the T20 World Cup have revealed a stark contrast in fortunes within Group C. Co-host West Indies is riding high after a commanding 134-run victory over Uganda, the second-largest margin of victory by runs in the tournament’s history. Conversely, New Zealand sits at the bottom of the group after collapsing for 75 in pursuit of Afghanistan’s 160. 

Afghanistan leads Group C with a Net Run Rate (NRR) of +5.225, while the West Indies is second, having secured two wins out of two. New Zealand, on the other hand, teeters on the brink of an early exit.

As the teams prepare for their Wednesday evening clash at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad, the West Indies is expected to stick with its winning XI. New Zealand, despite its recent setback, might also retain the same lineup, aiming to avoid a reactionary shake-up after one poor performance.

This match will mark the first T20 World Cup fixture at the Brian Lara Stadium, a venue built in 2017. Known for its batter-friendly conditions, the stadium boasts an average first innings score of 185. England posted the second-highest T20I total by a Test-playing nation here last December, scoring 267/3.

- Ayan Acharya

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WI vs NZ, T20 World Cup 2024: Bruised New Zealand takes on high-flying West Indies in key Group C clash

West Indies takes on New Zealand in a key Group C clash in the T20 World Cup 2024 at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad on Thursday early morning.

When will WI vs NZ T20 World Cup 2024 match start?

The West Indies vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2024 match will begin at 6:00 AM IST.

How to watch WI vs NZ T20 World Cup 2024 match live on TV in India?

The West Indies vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2024 match will be telecast LIVE on the Star Sports Network in India.

How to watch WI vs NZ T20 World Cup 2024 match live online in India?

The West Indies vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2024 match will be streamed LIVE on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website.

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