WI vs NZ Player of the Match Predictions
Author: Vishnu Reddy
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New Zealand are in a must-win situation after suffering a crushing defeat to Afghanistan in their opening game, New Zealand will need to beat the Windies on Wednesday to stay alive in the competition. While the Windies can afford a loss, a big defeat like New Zealand's would be a setback. A New Zealand win on Wednesday would make it a three-way race for the Super 8s; otherwise, the West Indies will qualify alongside Afghanistan. With the stakes so high, let's look at the Most Valuable Players (MVPs) who could deliver a match-winning performance, along with the betting offered by the top Indian Bookmakers.
Devon Conway
Last match stats - 8 runs vs Afghanistan
T20 World Cup 2024 stats - 8 runs in 1 match
Record vs West Indies - 212 runs in 6 matches - avg. 53
T20 World Cup Stats - 282 runs in 12 innings
Devon Conway, with an impressive average of 53 against the West Indies, could potentially neutralize the threat of left-arm spinners Motie and Akeal Hosein, playing a key role in this matchup.
Andre Russell
Last match Stats - 1/4 vs Uganda
T20 World Cup 2024 Stats - 3 wickets in 2 matches
Record vs New Zealand - 3 wickets in 5 matches
T20 World Cup Stats - 19 wickets in 23 matches
In 2024, Andre Russell has been impressive, averaging 51 runs per inning with a blistering strike rate of 210 with the bat. He's also chipped in with 6 wickets in 5 matches with the ball. Furthermore, he boasts good numbers at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, which could be a significant advantage in this match.
Nicholas Pooran
Last match stats - 22 runs vs Uganda
T20 World Cup 2024 stats - 49 runs in 2 matches
Record vs New Zealand - 24 runs in 5 matches
T20 World Cup Stats - 150 runs in 9 innings
Despite not having a strong record against New Zealand, Pooran's aggressive batting style could be a key weapon against their spin attack. Watch out for the battle between Santner and Pooran.
WI vs NZ Player of the Match Odds
Bookmaker |
Devon Conway |
Andre Russell |
Nicholas Pooran |
1XBET |
8.00 |
10.50 |
8.00 |
Parimatch |
13.00 |
9.00 |
11.00 |
Dafabet |
8.25 |
10.50 |
8.25 |
The pitch conditions at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy are likely to favour two types of players in this WI vs NZ clash: big hitters who can score quickly (20-30 runs) and contribute with wickets, and batsmen with the ability to bat through the innings. Given these criteria, Andre Russell and Devon Conway are our top picks for top scorer in the match.
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