WI series is a great opportunity to try different combos ahead of WT20: Conway

New Zealand opener Devon Conway sees the T20I series against the West Indies a great opportunity for his team to try different combinations for the Mens T20 World Cup in Australia to be held in OctoberNovemberI wouldnt say we have set roles as of yet This is a great opportunity to try different combinations Its nice that everyone is back though It will obviously provide good opportunities for guys to experience different rolesWhatever they may be in the future of this series we dont know but its exciting for us to just try different combinations and work through different roles said Conway after New Zealand defeated West Indies by 13 runs in the first T20I at Sabina ParkThe match also marked Conways first appearance in T20Is since last years T20 World Cup in the UAE making 43 off 29 balls in New Zealands score of 1855 In between he made 173 runs in seven innings for Chennai Super Kings CSK in IPL 2022 including three fiftiesIt was really good to be back out there again I have had three weeks break from the group so it was really refreshing to see everyone again It was just good to be out in the middle Everyones excited to go out there and play as 2020 cricket brings that excitement out It was a really good day at the office stated ConwayApart from him captain Kane Williamson made 47 while James Neesham provided the finishing touches with an unbeaten 33 off 15 balls We have got some really powerful and skillful players If you look at the likes of Kane he might not be as explosive or powerful as Neesham but can strike at 150 easily on his day even at 200 for that matterAlso Read Tendulkarrsquos son Arjun quits Mumbai to join GoaHe just brings a different skillet to the team We have quite a lengthy group of batters eager to put their hat in the ring This series will provide opportunity for quite a lot of players to take responsibility with any of the roles they are given observed ConwayConway was also appreciative of West Indies lower order fightback in the match Left with 72 runs to get from the last four overs Romario Shepherd lashed a 16ball unbeaten 31 three sixes and a four in a 58run unbroken eighth wicket stand with Odean Smith who blasted a 12ball unbeaten 27 four fours and a six The duo got the equation down to 26 from the final over but West Indies fell short by 13 runsLot of credit to their batters for the way they batted at the end There was some remarkable hitting from a couple of the guys towards the end It was quite cool to experience closeup the depth and power they haveNaturally if you have a team six or seven down you think theres not a lot to come but this West Indies group they have is very explosive has a lot of depth and they keep coming hard It was about sealing the game off whenever you could and make sure that you are not giving them an opportunity at the back end even if you think you are aheadThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever