Gayle could blow away New Zealand's chances in windy Wellington


  • Cricket
  • Thursday, 19 Mar 2015

West Indies bowler Chris Gayle celebrates dismissing South Africa's Hashim Amla LBW for 65 runs during their Cricket World Cup match at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) February 27, 2015. REUTERS/Jason Reed

WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Strong southerly winds have buffeted New Zealand's capital this week as the remnants of Cyclone Pam moved south-east of the country but cricket fans are questioning whether a Gayle will strike Wellington Regional Stadium on Saturday.

New Zealand face West Indies in the fourth and final World Cup quarter-final on Saturday, with the winner to face South Africa in the semi-final at Eden Park next Tuesday.

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