There have been mixed fortunes for the bug guns in the Group C at the ICC T20 World Cup.
Co-hosts West Indies are riding high after a commanding 134-run victory over Uganda, the second-largest margin of victory by runs in tournament history.
Conversely, New Zealand sit at the bottom of the group after collapsing for 75 in pursuit of Afghanistan’s 160.
As the teams prepare for their clash at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad today, the Windies are expected to stick with its winning eleven.
New Zealand, despite its recent setback, might also retain the same lineup, aiming to avoid a reactionary shake-up after one poor performance.
This match will mark the first T20 World Cup fixture at the Brian Lara Stadium, a venue built in 2017.
Known for its batter-friendly conditions, the stadium boasts an average first innings score of 185.
England posted the second-highest T20 International total by a Test-playing nation last December, scoring 267 for 3.
Afghanistan lead Group C with a Net Run Rate of 5.225, while the Windies are second, having secured two wins out of two.
New Zealand, on the other hand, are teetering on the brink of an early exit.
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