New Zealand host West Indies in a three-match ODI series starting November 16 at Hagley Oval
New Zealand enter on the back of a 3-0 ODI series win over England, while West Indies lost their last ODI series 2-1 to Bangladesh
Toss Update: West Indies won the toss and elected to bowl first
New Zealand host West Indies in a three-match ODI series, kicking off at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Sunday, November 16. Fresh off a 3-1 victory in the T20I leg, the BlackCaps will be eager to continue their winning form in the 50-over format.
New Zealand’s confidence is high after their last ODI outing in October, when they whitewashed England 3-0 at home. Riding that momentum, the hosts will aim to maintain their rhythm and dominance.
The West Indies, led by Shai Hope, arrive after a mixed run of results. Their last ODI series in October saw them fall 2-1 to Bangladesh. Determined to turn the page, the Caribbean side will be looking to regroup and challenge the BlackCaps in this opening clash.
New Zealand Vs West Indies, 1st ODI: Toss Update
West Indies have won the toss and have opted to bowl first against New Zealand.
New Zealand Vs West Indies, 1st ODI: Playing XIs
New Zealand (Playing XI): Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy
West Indies (Playing XI): John Campbell, Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope(w/c), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Shamar Springer, Jayden Seales
