New Zealand and the West Indies are ready to face each other in the Second match of the three-match ODI series at McLean Park, Napier, on Wednesday, November 19 and match is scheduled to begin at 6:30 AM IST (2:00 PM local time). Stay tuned with our NZ vs WI prediction, team preview, pitch report, player stats and winner prediction ahead of this big contest.
Both teams came here after New Zealand’s classic win in the opener of this series. New Zealand first defeated West Indies 3-1 in the five-match T20 series and then displayed their excellent performance in ODI as well by winning the first match of the series. After consecutive defeats on this tour, the West Indies will definitely be under mental pressure and will try to make a strong comeback.
West Indies definitely need a win in this match if they want to level the series. While New Zealand will want to maintain their winning streak over the Caribbean side in their home conditions.
Head-to-Head Record: New Zealand and the West Indies have witnessed a great rivalry in ODI cricket. Out of the 69 matches played between the two countries so far, both have surprisingly won 31 matches each. However, New Zealand have won four of the last five matches, while West Indies has won one.
New Zealand Preview
After winning the T20 series, New Zealand have also started the ODI series with a win and will enter this match with full confidence. Although New Zealand did not have a great start in the first match, they still won the match, but they will try to avoid repeating the same mistakes in the second match.
Devon Conway will once again be responsible for providing a good start to the Kiwis in this match, while Rachin Ravindra and Will Young, who failed in the first match, will also have to fulfil their responsibilities well. Apart from them, Tom Latham will once again be ready to handle the middle order along with Daryl Mitchell, who scored a brilliant century in the first match.
In the first match, Kyle Jamieson bowled brilliantly. This time, he was expecting full support from Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry and Captain Santner. While Jacob Duffy, the highest wicket-taker of the recent T20 series and the one who took 14 wickets in the last 7 matches, will be ready to surprise the opponents once again.
Tip
| Player | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Daryl Mitchell | Over 28.5 Runs | 1.85 |
Daryl Mitchell is in outstanding form after smashing a brilliant century in the last match. His confidence and consistency make him a strong pick to cross this line.
West Indies Preview
The West Indies’ poor performance on this tour continues. First, they lost the T20 series by 3-1 and then lost the first ODI, which they could have easily won, by 7 runs. These consecutive defeats can create psychological pressure on the team.
For the West Indies, the batting will largely depend on captain Shai Hope and Keacy Carty. Moreover, both batsmen have performed exceptionally well in the last 10 matches, and they will be looking to replicate their performance in this match. Apart from them, the top order will have to play well by going beyond the limit, while in the middle order, Sherfane Rutherford and Roston Chase will have to take responsibility.
West Indies will be hoping again for a brilliant performance from Jaden Seales, who has taken 21 wickets in the last eight matches, and will turn the match back in the team’s favour. He also took three wickets for 41 runs in the first match, which had almost put New Zealand out of the match at one point. Apart from him, the team will also expect improvement from Matthew Ford, Romario Shepherd, and Shamar Springer in the bowling department.
Tip
| Player | Tip | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Shai Hope | Over 27.5 Runs | 1.85 |
Shai Hope has been one of West Indies’ most reliable run-scorers in recent matches. With his solid ODI form and ability to anchor long innings, he is well-positioned to cross this mark again.
NZ vs WI Probably Playing XI
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy.
West Indies: John Campbell, Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (c) (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Shamar Springer, Jayden Seales.
NZ vs WI Pitch Report
The McLean Park, Napier, is one of the best batting surfaces in New Zealand, where fast bowlers also get good help from the pitch. However, as the match progresses, it slows down a bit, especially in the under lights. After which, opportunities are created for spinners also in the match. Therefore, winning the toss and batting first may be beneficial in these conditions.
The weather on Wednesday is expected to be light rain, around 21°C, with a high 75% chance of precipitation, very humid conditions at 91%, and winds blowing near 24 km/h.
Venue ODI Statistics
| Stats | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 50 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 20 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 26 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 235 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 196 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 373/8 (50 overs) – NZ vs ZIM |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 98/10 (31.4 overs) – NZ vs BAN |
| Highest Score Chased | 289/3 (40 overs) – SL vs NZ |
| Lowest Score Defended | 162/3 (20.5 overs) – NZ vs ZIM |
NZ vs WI Winner Prediction
The New Zealand team has the ability to defeat any team in their home conditions, and their recent performance also gives them the upper hand in this match. If we look at the last 10 head-to-head matches, New Zealand has won eight of them while West Indies has won two. Whereas New Zealand won all three matches played on this venue. Apart from this, New Zealand has a strong spin bowling attack, which has always caused problems for the Caribbean players.
Kiwis will definitely play well in this match by taking advantage of the home conditions. On the other hand, West Indies played well in the last match, but despite this, they could not win the match due to some mistakes. If they improve their approach a bit, he can definitely surprise New Zealand. If Keacy Carty, Shai Hope, Sherfane Rutherford, and Roston Chase can handle the middle order well, then they can definitely win this match too.
Our Prediction: New Zealand
Code: TOPBK
