Cricket is going to experience a crazy match day as West Indies is all set to take on Zimbabwe at Wankhede Stadium in the Super 8 clash. The race is on and two dark horses are going to charge up the field with full energy and high hopes. As both teams ended up as the table toppers, the anticipation from them will be high. West Indies and Zimbabwe, two bright names in cricket, had been in shadow for the last few years. Financial instability and commitment issues led both teams to a loss of value in cricket.
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West Indies set for the challenge
Right from the beginning of the World Cup, it seemed the Windies players had found their lost glory. Players are playing for a reason and emotions. Their approach towards the game seems to have found a new path. Winning all the last three matches West Indies is dreaming of a new rise. Relying on captain Shai Hope, the West Indies are building a castle. Not only team games, Hetmyer and Rutherford’s individual brilliance, but Holder’s all-round approach and Shai Hope’s stability also gave hope to the fans.
Zimbabwe is hoping for a new sunrise
No one has thought that a team that has lost to Uganda in the last world cup, disrupts a team like Australia. Defeating the mightiest they took on Sri Lanka. Zimbabwe ended up being the group topper. Sikandar Raza led from the front and raised the bar of hopes from them. Though,it is true that the challenge in Super 8 will add more pressure on them, what makes everything is the mentality, it makes a team good or bad. Relying on that Zimbabwe will try to script a new history.
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What to expect?
The match will be played on the same pitch where India faltered against the USA, a surface that may suit Zimbabwe’s approach. Rather than engaging West Indies in a high-scoring contest on a flat track, Zimbabwe could prefer conditions that slow the game down and curb strokeplay. With clear skies forecast, weather interruptions are unlikely to influence proceedings.
Probable XIs
West Indies: Brandon King, Shai Hope(WK/C), Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph
Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani (WK), Ryan Burl, Sikandar Raza (C), Dion Myers, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Wellington Masakadza, Brad Evans, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani.
