New Zealand vs West Indies 2017: 5 reasons why the Windies can beat the Kiwis in the Test series

Modified Nov 30, 2017 21:52 IST

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#3 New Zealand’s fragile lower middle order

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The New Zealand side have a solid and reliable top 4. Tom Latham, Jeet Raval, Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor have been in very good form at the top.

However, the lower middle order looks a little fragile especially with the absence of wicketkeeper BJ Watling. Henry Nicholls, debutant wicketkeeper Tom Blundell, Colin de Grandhomme and Mitchell Santner will slot in between No. 5 and No. 8.

Nicholls, de Grandhomme and Santner played in the limited-overs series in India, and didn’t look in great touch. Thus, if the Windies bowlers can get through the top order, they will put New Zealand’s middle order under a lot of pressure.

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