Martin Guptill (120 Matches-3482 runs-Strike rate 135.90) is the leading run-scorer in T20Is for New Zealand. However, this year has not been the best for the right-handed batter. In 8 matches, he has managed to score only 183 runs at an average of 22.87 and a strike rate of 122.81. His poor form is a major concern for NZ.
Ish Sodhi (T20Is-75 matches-98 wickets) is the highest wicket-taker for New Zealand in T20Is since 2021. In 25 matches, Sodhi has picked 42 wickets since 2021 at an average of 16.92. He is the major strength for NZ in this match.
In the last seven matches, Nicholas Pooran (T20I-67 Matches-1398 Runs-Strike rate:130.77) has even failed to score more than 25 runs in an innings. Pooran is clearly out of form in recent times. You can go with D Conway (22 T20I -687 runs-Strike rate:138.78) as the wicket-weeper choice ahead of Pooran.
NZ is strong with good all-rounders like M Bracewell (T20I-7 Matches-86 runs-9 wickets) and M Santner(71 matches-448 runs-78 wickets) who can bat out in the middle and also can be effective with the ball.
Hot Picks :D Conway, G Phillips, M Santner, I Sodhi
Risky Picks: K Williamson, N Pooran, M Bracewell
Stay away: M Henry