The 2nd T20 match of the New Zealand tour of West Indies, 2022 is scheduled to be held on Friday, 12th August 2022 at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica.

New Zealand had a winning start to this tour of the West Indies and had won the first T20 match against West Indies in this series of three matches. The batting order of New Zealand performed well but we don’t think that the bowling unit of New Zealand was good in the opening match. West Indies had lost the first match and now have to win the remaining matches to have the T20 series to their name. The batting order of West Indies performed well and today prediction of this match is confirming that West Indies can win this match.

West Indies had made some major changes in the bowling squad in recent times and they are not performing well as per our expectations. They leaked 185 runs in their 20 overs inning. K Mayers, Jason Holder, Obed McCoy, Romario Shepherd, Hayden Walsh, and Odean Smith are the leading bowlers of West Indies but no bowler from their side could manage to give the best performance. Odean Smith was the only successful bowler from their side who picked three wickets in four overs while he was charged for 34 runs. Obed McCoy and Jason Holder picked one wicket each while no other bowlers from their side could manage to pick any wicket.

The batting order of the West Indies is very dangerous and they also performed well in the previous match but they could not manage to chase the target of 186 runs and scored 172 runs. Kyle Mayers and Shamarh Brooks are opening the batting inning for West Indies but both batters failed to provide a good opening start to the team. The skipper, Nicholas Pooran, Devon Thomas, Shimron Hetmyer, and Jason Holder are handling the middle and lower batting order. Shamarh Brooks was the highest run-scorer from the side of West Indies with 42 runs to his name in 43 balls with the help of two boundaries and three huge sixes. Romario Shepherd remained not out after scoring 31 runs on just 16 balls. HE smashed one boundary and three huge sixes during his inning. Odean Smith was the other batter who remained not out after scoring 27 runs on 12 balls with the help of four boundaries and one huge six.

New Zealand had adjusted to the conditions of the West Indies and we are sure that they will be dangerous in this match. The batting order of New Zealand was just outstanding in the first match. They scored 185 runs in 20 overs. Almost all batters from their side put some runs on the board. Kane Williamson is leading New Zealand in this series and he was the highest run-scorer in the first match. He scored 43 runs on 33 balls with the help of four boundaries and two huge sixes. Devon Conway was also good with the bat. He scored 43 runs and smashed four boundaries and two huge sixes. Neesham was the other batter who was just good with the bat. He remained not out after scoring 33 runs on 15 balls with the help of three boundaries and two huge sixes.

We don’t think that the bowling unit of New Zealand was good in the first match even though they defended the target of 186 runs and leaked 172 runs in 20 overs. Trent Boult, Tim Southee, Mitchell Santner, Lockie Ferguson, and Ish Sodhi are the leading bowlers of New Zealand. These all are world-class bowlers and can dominate any strong T20 team. Mitchell Santner was the highest wicket-taker from their side who picked three wickets in four overs bowled out against just 19 runs. Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Tim Southee, and Trent Boult picked one wicket each.

West Indies had played a total of 169 T20 matches with 71 wins to their name. They had lost 88 matches while their 10 matches ended with no result.

New Zealand had played 168 T20 Internationals. They had won 88 matches and lost 76 matches. Their 4 matches ended with no results.

West Indies had faced New Zealand in 17 T20 matches where they won 5 while New Zealand won 10 matches while two matches between these two teams ended without any result.

As per our cricket match prediction, West Indies is the favorite team to win this match. The reasons why West Indies is a favorite team in this match, are mentioned below:

• West Indies had lost the first match but they are a strong side and can bounce back strongly
• West Indies have their full strength available for this match
• The bowling unit of West Indies is in superb form
• West Indies has a strong batting order on the side
• West Indies is a well-experienced side as compared to New Zealand
• The bowling unit of New Zealand is much stronger than West Indies

West Indies has a strong batting order and bowling unit as compared to New Zealand, so the winning chances of West Indies for today’s match have been increased. The equation of winning chances of both teams for today’s match is mentioned as under.

West Indies has a 52% chance to win this match
New Zealand has a 48% chance to win this match

The toss can play an important role in the decision of this match. According to our toss prediction, the team who will win the toss may elect to bat first.

The 2nd T20 match between West Indies and New Zealand is going to be played at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica. The pitch at this stadium is excellent for batting. The boundaries at this venue are short and will bring the spinners into play. The pitch will continue to be good for batting throughout the match.

The weather forecast in Jamaica on match day is good. There are almost no chances of rain and we should have a full match to watch.

West Indies
Shamarh Brooks, Devon Thomas (wk), Nicholas Pooran (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Odean Smith, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Obed McCoy, Hayden Walsh, Kyle Mayers.

New Zealand
Devon Conway (wk), Kane Williamson (c), Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult, Martin Guptill.

Captain: M. Santner
Vice-Captain: D. Conway
M. Guptill, K. Williamson, K. Mayers, S. Brooks, T. Boult, I. Sodhi, L. Ferguson, O. McCoy, J. Holder

Date: Friday, 12th August 2022
Time: 06:30 PM GMT / 01:30 PM LOCAL, 12:00 AM IST

• Stadium: Sabina Park
• Location: Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies
• Opened: 1930
• Capacity: 20,000
• Ends: Blue Mountains End, Headley Stand End
• Time Zone: UTC -05:00
• Home to: Jamaica

• Total matches: 3
• Matches won batting first: 1
• Matches won bowling first: 2
• Average 2nd Inns scores: 134
• Average 2nd Inns scores: 132
• The highest total recorded: 194/1 (18.3 Ov) by WI vs IND
• The highest score chased: 194/1 (18.3 Ov) by WI vs IND
• Lowest score defended: 96/9 (20 Ov) by WI vs IRE

Shai Hope (wk), Nicholas Pooran (c), Nkrumah Bonner, Shamarh Brooks, Keacy Carty, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Shermon Lewis, Kyle Mayers, Anderson Phillip, Rovman Powell, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd, Hayden Walsh.