Oops!! Lot’s of expectations and lot’s of predictions. But no game today. Don’t worry, we have 5 days left. Yes, 5 days. The reserve day, June 23 is available to compensate any loss in time occured in the pre-scheduled dates. In this blog, we will discuss the squad of New Zealand for the World Test Championship Final 2021.
Let’s see the squad of New Zealand first. Kane Williamson (C), Tom Blundell, Trent Boult, Devon Conway, Colin de Grandhomme, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Tom Latham, Henry Nicholls, Ajaz Patel, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor, Neil Wagner, BJ Watling and Will Young.
Batting analysis:
Openers would be Tom Latham and Devon Conway. Conway recently scored a double century against England in the away soil. He will definitely be a big threat to face. Then comes the captain Kane Williamson at no.3. As everyone know, he is the current best Test cricketer around the world. The stability and balance he provides for his team is remarkable and will be a crucial factor influencing the result of the game. Taylor comes at No.4 after him for support and uphold the innings. Both Williamson and Taylor are always calm and composed and scores boundaries in regular intervals. Breaking their partnership will be a definite tough task for the Indian bowlers. Then comes Henry Nicholls/BJ Watling at no.5.
“Kane and BJ have certainly benefitted from their week of rest and rehabilitation and we expect them to be fit and available for the final,” Stead said at a press conference after the team’s arrival
According to his statement, there is a possibility for the experienced contender BJ Watling to get a chance in the playing 11. Then comes their Wicket-Keeper batsman Tom Blundell at no.6. At no.7, the definite pick would be their all-rounder Kyle Jamieson.
So as batting is concerned, they have no boxes to fill. Every peice fits perfect. The result depends completely on their execution in the field.
Bowling analysis:
When it comes to bowling, we can’t exclude the three giants, Trent Boult, Tim Southee and Niel Wagner. Kyle Jamieson will be their 4th fast bowling option. This may be the best Test bowling attack that New Zealand have ever had. Each 4 of them are wicket-takers and can bring the confidence up for the team from any situation of the game. At last, one position is vacant for Colin de Grandhomme/Matt Henry/Ajaz Patel. Selection of one among the three would be dependent on the conditions of play. If there is overcast cloud, then Henry would be a better pick since he can bowl in the new ball. If they consider for variety, Ajaz Patel may come in. He performed well against England last week. If the pitch gets rough on day 4 or day 5, he could turn the ball then. That would be an advantage. If they need an all-rounder who can bat at no.8 and still can bowl 12 to 15 overs per day, then Grandhomme would be a choice. All these would be talked about in their team analysis.
We hope tomorrow we’ll watch fabulous cricket from home. Stay safe!!
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