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West Indies vs New Zealand, ICC World Cup 2019: Key players from both the sides to watch out for
West Indies will take on the Black Caps in the 29th match of the tournament today at Old Trafford cricket ground, Manchester at 6 PM IST.
West Indies currently ranks 7th in the points table with just one win in their hand, whereas Kane Williamson's New Zealand cricket team has managed to win all the games played so far in the tournament. New Zealand won their last game against the Proteas by 4 wickets, and on the other hand, Windies were defeated by 7 wickets by Bangladesh. The Black Caps will look forward to continue their winning streak, and on the other hand, Windies will try to register their second win in the tournament. Let's have a look at their key players.
Kane Williamson (New Zealand)- This New Zealand skipper has been in an exceptional form with his bat in the tournament. He registered a brilliant century against the Proteas. He smashed 106 runs of 138 balls playing a captain's knock in a high tense match against South Africa. Then, against Afghanistan, he scored a splendid 79 runs and was the highest run-scorer for the team. His batting will be a huge asset for the team and the Kiwis will surely depend on his consistency to move further in the tournament.
Shai Hope (West Indies)- Though West Indies have failed to create an impact in the tournament, the team saw some spectacular performances from its players. One such being the West Indian wicket-keeper and batsman, Shai Hope. Against Bangladesh, he smashed a brilliant 96 off 121 deliveries, missing his World Cup ton by just 4 runs. He scored a solid half century against Australia (68 runs) and has been consistent with his performance throughout the tournament.
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