They will be facing West Indies at Wellington tomorrow.
Looks like there is a slim chance of hope for West Indies to rope in Gayle for tomorrow's match as he has still not recovered from the injury. With 93 runs scored in six matches, Dwayne Smith might get his last chance of his career at the cost of Gayle's injury.
The batting already looks grim and without Gayle at the top, this team would collapse like a pack of cards when they face the music of Southee, Boult and Mline.
After the last match against Ireland in the group stage, Benn should get a nod ahead of Kemar Roach so as to have a more balanced side for WI on the bowling front.
Corey Anderson has been an important part of the NZ package by scoring 158 runs and at the same time capturing 10 wickets. McCullum has sorted the 5th bowler issue by using Anderson and that to me, looks a more balanced side. Vettori with his agile and experience has come good with some great performance with the ball.
NZ will continue showing their aggressive intend and make the most by advancing to Semi-Finals.
Weather
The weather will look great through out the day with no shower predicted.
My Playing XI:
New Zealand:
McCullum, Guptill, Williamson, Ross Taylor, Elliot, Anderson, Ronchi, Vettori, Southee, Mline, Boult
West Indies:
Gayle/Smith, Carter, Charles, Samuels, Lendl Simmons, Ramdin, Sammy, Russel, Holder, Taylor, Benn
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