The second match between the Newzeland and West Indies will also take place at the same venue as that of the first – Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica.
West Indies side will be looking to put their recent disspaointment of 1-4 series defeat behind them.
Since getting the better of Bangladesh in a three-match T20I series last month by a margin of 2-0, the Men in Maroon have lost 11 out of the last 12 matches played in ODIs and T20Is combined.
On Wednesday (August 10), The hosts started on a poor note and lost by 13 runs in the opening T20, they will now be hoping for an improved performance.
on the other hand, New Zealand will be hoping for another series swoop and prepare their core team for the T20 World Cup.
Kane Williamson’s return to the side is a huge boost for the team as they will try to insert their authority on t20 series.
West Indies likely playing XI
Kyle Mayers, Shamarh Brooks, Devon Thomas (wk), Nicholas Pooran (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Odean Smith, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Obed McCoy, Hayden Walsh.
New Zealand likely playing XI
Martin Guptill, Devon Conway (wk), Kane Williamson (c), Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult.
Squads
West Indies: Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Devon Thomas(w), Nicholas Pooran(c), Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer, Shamarh Brooks, Jason Holder, Odean Smith, Akeal Hosein, Keemo Paul, Alzarri Joseph, Obed McCoy, Romario Shepherd, Dominic Drakes, Hayden Walsh.
New Zealand: Martin Guptill, Finn Allen, Kane Williamson(c), Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips(w), Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, Mitchell Santner, James Neesham, Michael Bracewell, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson.
WI vs NZ Pitch Report
The pitch is helpful for the batters with spinners also coming into play at some point. A par score of 160+ should be expected from the team batting first.