West Indies vs New Zealand 1st ODI Match Prediction

Preview

West Indies vs New Zealand: West Indies got a consolation win in the final T20 but will have more challenges in the ODI series. They first start with the task of batting fifty overs. In the ODI series against India, they did well to do so on a few occasions, but will need to do it consistently and score well while doing so. They are showing the capability to make 300+ scores, and will need such scores to counter the depth in New Zealand’s line-up. New Zealand are likely to stick with their T20 line-up, which is pretty deep and has some good bowling options. Their side looks very balanced and will be tough to beat.

West Indies vs New Zealand Head to Head

Played-65 | West Indies-30 | New Zealand-28 | No Result- 7

Match Details

Match: West Indies vs New Zealand

Date: 17th August 2022

Time: 11:30 PM IST

Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados

Weather Report

Rain clouds are in the forecast for the West Indies vs New Zealand game. A truncated game seems likely.

Pitch Report

The Bridgetown track is expected to be dry and low. Spin will play a role and batting first is a better option.

West Indies vs New Zealand Predicted Playing XI

West Indies Playing XI

Kyle Mayers, Shai Hope, Shamarh Brooks, Nicholas Pooran(c,wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovmann Powell, Jason Holder, Odean Smith, Akeal Hossein, Obed McCoy, Hayden Walsh Jr

New Zealand Playing XI

Martin Guptill, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Glenn Phillips/ Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell/ Ish Sodhi, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry/ Trent Boult

Key Players

Nicholas Pooran

Nicholas Pooran did not play the last T20. His numbers are not looking so good in the last few games and he will need to turn his form around if he is to avoid eyebrows raising. He is a talented batter who can hit sixes with ease and bat with maturity too, but needs to find the right balance quickly.

Martin Guptill

Martin Guptill’s position may be in danger in T20Is but he is never in danger in ODI Cricket. He has fond memories against West Indies, and is a really good player in the format. With New Zealand playing with their full side after a while, Guptill‘s consistency and continuous presence in the side will be a important for them.

West Indies vs New Zealand Match Tips

West Indies are struggling to bat their full fifty overs, but can be dangerous when they do. New Zealand are playing with their full side after a long time but are still pretty settled and come in with a greater chance of winning.

Match Prediction: New Zealand will win the match