West Indies go up against Zimbabwe in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart. The match starts at 1:30 PM IST (Indian Standard Time).
West Indies were upstaged by Scotland in their first match of the T20 World Cup 2022. The Scottish side put up a total of 160 after 20 overs, courtesy of George Munsey’s half-century. However, the West Indies cricket team failed to deliver with the bat and were bundled out for 118 runs, handing Scotland a 42-run win.
The Windies have won the Men’s T20 WC title twice – 2012 in Sri Lanka and 2016 in India.
Following four wins in the last five matches, Zimbabwe are one of the favourites to make it to the Super 12 of the T20 World Cup. The Chevrons, powered by Sikandar Raza’s knock of 82 runs, ousted Ireland by 31 runs in the first match of the opening round. The Zimbabwean cricket team won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier tournament held in July this year, beating the Netherlands in the final.
West Indies vs Zimbabwe ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022
Parimatch odds: West Indies: 1.32, Zimbabwe: 3.30
Betwinner odds: West Indies: 1.32, Zimbabwe: 3.36
Melbet odds: West Indies: 1.32, Zimbabwe: 3.36
1xBet odds: West Indies: 1.32, Zimbabwe: 3.36
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West Indies vs Zimbabwe head-to-head in T20Is
West Indies and Zimbabwe have only played thrice against each other in the shortest international format of the game. The Windies have won it twice, while Zimbabwe have registered one victory.
Zimbabwe’s only success was in February 2010 when the African nation won a low-scoring thriller at the Queen’s Park Oval by 26 runs.
West Indies beat Zimbabwe 2-0 in the two-match T20I series in March 2013, held in the Caribbean.
West Indies vs Zimbabwe ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 squads
West Indies: Nicholas Pooran (captain and wicketkeeper), Rovman Powell, Yannic Cariah, Johnson Charles, Sheldon Cottrell, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Kyle Mayers, Obed McCoy, Raymon Reifer, Odean Smith, Shamarh Brooks.
Zimbabwe: Craig Ervine (captain), Ryan Burl, Regis Chakabva (wicketkeeper), Tendai Chatara, Brad Evans, Luke Jongwe, Clive Madande (wicketkeeper), Wessly Madhevere, Wellington Masakadza, Tony Munyonga, Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, Milton Shumba, Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams.
West Indies vs Zimbabwe probable playing XI
West Indies: Brandon King, Evin Lewis, Kyle Mayers, Nicholas Pooran (captain and wicketkeeper), Rovman Powell, Raymon Reifer, Odean Smith, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Obed McCoy.
Zimbabwe: Regis Chakabva (wicketkeeper), Craig Ervine (captain), Wessly Madhevere, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Milton Shumba, Ryan Burl, Luke Jongwe, Tendai Chatara, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani.
West Indies vs Zimbabwe in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 combined fantasy XI
Brandon King, Wessly Madhevere, Kyle Mayers, Nicholas Pooran (wicketkeeper), Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams, Odean Smith, Jason Holder (captain), Blessing Muzarabani, Alzarri Joseph, Obed McCoy.
West Indies’ top picks vs Zimbabwe in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022
Kyle Mayers: The West Indian all-rounder was the backbone of the Barbados Royals’ batting order while also providing crucial wickets with the ball in the recently concluded Caribbean Premier League 2022. Mayers smashed 366 runs at a strike-rate of 134.55 and picked up eight wickets, including best figures of 4/4. Mayers got off to a quick start in Windies’ previous game and will be expected to do the same again.
Jason Holder: The 30-year-old bowling all-rounder was the silver lining in an otherwise poor performance against Scotland in the opening game of the T20 World Cup campaign. Holder scored 38 runs with the bat and picked up a couple of wickets in an economical spell with the ball. Holder enjoyed great success in the recent CPL season, scoring 155 runs and taking 17 wickets to end as the second-highest wicket-taker in the competition.
Zimbabwe’s top picks vs West Indies in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022
Sikandar Raza: He started the T20 World Cup 2022 campaign with a bang against Ireland and produced a Player of the Match performance, smashing 82 runs and picking a wicket in three overs. Raza has had a stellar 2022, amassing 598 runs at an average of 42.71 in T20Is. The Zimbabwean all-rounder also has 16 scalps this calendar year.
Sean Williams: Despite a subdued effort in the first game, Sean Williams is another player who has shone brightly for Zimbabwe this year in this format. Williams has scored 252 runs, including two half-centuries while averaging 28 and striking at 132.63. Williams’ ability to keep the scoreboard ticking at a brisk pace in the middle overs will come in handy once again.
West Indies vs Zimbabwe in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 prediction
Although West Indies failed to win their first match of the T20 World Cup 2022, they are expected to bounce back and pip Zimbabwe. The Caribbean side have a good history in the competition and also beat their opponents at the last time of asking.
Zimbabwe have a much lower win probability in the upcoming encounter. The Chevrons are in good form, however, they play the West Indies, who are a much better-equipped squad on paper.
West Indies vs Zimbabwe playing conditions for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022
Maximum Temperature: 34°C
Precipitation: 3%
Humidity: 70%
Wind: 6 km/h
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