West Indies will take on New Zealand in the first T20I in Jamaica. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
WI vs NZ: Match Details<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n WI vs NZ: Match Preview:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n Hosts West Indies have been having a tough time in the T20 format recently. In their most recent T20I series, they were defeated 4-1 by an Indian team which wasn't playing full strength. Shimron Hetmyer was the top scorer for the Windies with 115 runs to his name in 5 innings. Kyle Mayers followed closely with 110 runs in 4 innings. <\/p>\r\n\r\n Left-arm pacer Obed McCoy was the highest wicket-taker in the series with 9 wickets to his name in 5 matches. Alzarri Joseph and Jason Holder also registered 5 wickets each to their names. <\/p>\r\n\r\n New Zealand on the other hand are on a winning streak courtesy of their European tour. With 2 wins against the Netherlands, 2 wins against Scotland and 3 wins against Ireland, the Kiwis are in full rhythm. Daryl Mitchell has scored 187 runs in 7 matches this year for New Zealand in T20Is while Glenn Phillips has registered 185 runs in 5 innings at an average of 61.66. <\/p>\r\n\r\n In the bowling department, Ish Sodhi has been the top wicket-taker for New Zealand in T20Is this year with 13 wickets to his name in 7 innings. Blair Tickner was impeccable in the European tour with 7 wickets in 3 matches while all-rounder Michael Bracewell has picked up 6 wickets in 4 innings. <\/p>\r\n\r\n Match Prediction: Who Will Win The Match? WI vs NZ<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n New Zealand will start as favourites to win the 1st T20I against West Indies as the hosts have looked shaky in their T20I performance. <\/p>\r\n\r\n WI vs NZ Head-to-Head:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n Total – 16 WI vs NZ Team News:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n There is no injury update from both the teams as of now.<\/p>\r\n\r\n WI vs NZ Probable Playing XI:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t
\r\nWest Indies – 03
\r\nNew Zealand – 08
\r\nTied – 03
\r\nNo result – 02<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t