ICC World Cup 2019, Match 29 - West Indies vs New Zealand - Toss Report

High-flying New Zealand will have a chance to move to the top of the points table when they take on struggling West Indies in Manchester. With 4 wins from five games, New Zealand are currently second in the points table with nine points. One of their game was washed out. The Black Caps are still unbeaten in the tournament.

West Indies, on the other hand, are struggling to mount a serious challenge in the tournament. Things have not really fallen in place after their impressive 7-wicket win over Pakistan in their tournament-opener. Since then, they have lost to Australia, England and Bangladesh and are now in a delicate position. With just three points from five points, West Indies are reeling at seventh spot in the table. Another defeat will all but seal their hopes of progressing ahead.

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Toss Report:

West Indies won the toss and decided to bowl against New Zealand in Manchester.

Here is what the captains said:

Jason Holder:

“We are going to field first, looks a pretty good wicket. We know what’s at stake, we got to bring our A game. We haven’t been consistent. We have got three changes.”

Kane Williamson:

“No doubt the surface will remain similar throughout. We know that they are a threat and have world class players. We should adapt to the conditions and have done well so far. You have to put your best foot forward. At the moment, the team remains the same.”

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Teams:

West Indies (Playing XI):

Chris Gayle, Evin Lewis, Shai Hope(w), Nicholas Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder(c), Carlos Brathwaite, Ashley Nurse, Oshane Thomas, Kemar Roach, Sheldon Cottrell

New Zealand (Playing XI):

Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, Kane Williamson(c), Ross Taylor, Tom Latham(w), James Neesham, Colin de Grandhomme, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult