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New Zealand
West Indies
New Zealand will take on the West Indies in the 5th T20I of the series at University Oval, Dunedin. The fourth match was washed out due to rain, leaving New Zealand ahead 2-1 in the series. After losing the opening game, New Zealand will look to seal the series with another solid performance, while West Indies will aim to level it and finish the tour on a high.
Both sides have had similar recent records, with New Zealand winning 2 of their 5 T20Is alongside 2 no results, while West Indies have managed 2 wins and 2 losses in their last 5 games. Jacob Duffy will remain a key figure for New Zealand, leading the pace attack with consistency across the series.
In the last 5 head-to-head encounters between these two sides, both teams have won 2 matches each, all while defending totals, making the toss crucial in Dunedin.
New Zealandโs bowlers have been more consistent and effective, with Jacob Duffy and Ish Sodhi leading the wickets chart and exploiting home conditions better than the West Indies attack.
The betting tip is...
Top Bowlerโs Team - New Zealand
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40 %
New ZealandWest IndiesNew Zealand will make a few changes in the lineup as Mark Chapman will continue in place of Mitch Hay. Tim Robinson remains their top scorer with 89 runs in the last 3 matches and 409 runs in his last 13 innings at an average of 40.90.
Chapman will continue his aggressive approach with a strike rate of 217.94, while captain Mitchell Santner will also contribute with a strike rate of 197.43.
Daryl Mitchell will add stability in the middle order with 378 runs in his last 17 innings. Rachin Ravindra will look to convert his starts, while Michael Bracewell and Jimmy Neesham will provide balance with both bat and ball. In bowling, Jacob Duffy and Ish Sodhi will lead the attack with 6 wickets each in the series.
Sodhi, Duffy and Santner are the key bowlers in the team.
Predicted Lineup: Devon Conway (wk), Tim Robinson, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Jimmy Neesham, Mitchell Santner (c), Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodh and Jacob Duffy
West Indies will aim to level the series and will rely on their batting depth and improved bowling performance. Roston Chase, who replaced Akeal Hosein in the last match, will continue to play a key role after taking five wickets in two matches.
Alick Athanaze will remain the leading run scorer of the series with 101 runs in four matches, while Romario Shepherd will add strength in the lower order with 92 runs in three innings.
Shai Hope will look to anchor the innings with 81 runs in three innings so far. Jason Holder will lead the pace unit with three wickets in this series and 15 in his last nine matches. Matthew Forde and Shepherd will provide additional bowling support with 4 and 3 wickets, respectively.
Chase, Shepherd and Holder are the key bowlers in the team.
Predicted Lineup: Alick Athanaze, Amir Jangoo, Shai Hope (c, wk), Ackeem Auguste, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd and Shamar Springer
New Zealand will start as favourites heading into the 5th T20I at Dunedin. Their bowling unit has been consistent throughout the series, with Jacob Duffy and Ish Sodhi leading from the front with 6 wickets each.
Duffyโs pace and accuracy have troubled West Indies batters, while Sodhiโs spin has provided key breakthroughs in the middle overs. The home conditions will again suit New Zealandโs bowlers, especially under overcast conditions at University Oval.
The West Indies have struggled for stability in their batting, often losing wickets in clusters. Theyโve even made too many bowling lineup changes and struggle for consistency. With better discipline and variety, New Zealand are more likely to produce the standout bowler of the contest.
