West Indies vs New Zealand 3rd ODI: Match Preview
WI vs NZ 3rd ODI
West Indies will clash against New Zealand in the decider ODI at Barbados on August 21st to win the 3-match ODI series.
While West Indies won the first match by 5 wickets, visitors Kiwis made a comeback in the rain-affected 2nd ODI, winning the match by 50 runs D/L method. Shamarh Brooks has been the top scorer this series for West Indies with 79 runs in 2 matches.
Jason Holder & Akeal Hosein have been the highest wicket-taker for West Indies in 2 ODIs against New Zealand with 5 wickets in 2 matches. Kevin Sinclair has also grabbed 5 wickets in 3 matches.
New Zealand batting looks strong where Finn Allen has been the top scorer with 121 runs in 2 matches. Daryl Mitchell has also scored 61 runs in 2 matches and the Kiwis would be eyeing a win in the decider to win the series.
Tim Southee is the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing series with 6 wickets to his name in 2 matches. While his veteran bowling partner Trent Boult has picked up 5 wickets in 2 matches.