WI vs NZ 1st ODI: On Wednesday, West Indies and New Zealand will play in the opening One Day International game (August 17). In their most recent Twenty20 series against New Zealand, the hosts were defeated 2-1. In contrast, the visitors defeated the Dutch 2-0 in their most recent T20 series. New Zealand is in excellent form right now, having won seven of its past eight Twenty20 international games. The team, led by Nicholas Pooran, must perform at their highest level to keep the visitors from winning another Twenty20 series. For the opening T20I between New Zealand and the West Indies, see the best fantasy alternative.

WI vs NZ 1^st ODI: Match details

Match: WI vs NZ, 1^st ODI, New Zealand tour of West Indies, 2022

Date: Wednesday, August 15, 2022

Time: 11.30 PM

Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados

 WI vs NZ 1^st ODI: Overview

West Indies wants to improve upon their batting display from their match with India, where they struggled to score large totals with the bat in hand. They were eventually bowled out for less than 150 runs after losing multiple successive wickets. The team would bat first and go on the attack in New Zealand to put pressure on the opposition.

The squad led by Mitchell Santner, on the other hand, has made enormous strides and is playing wonderfully with the ball and bat in hand. Daryl Mitchell, Martin Guptill, and legendary squad captain Kane Williamson are all present to lead the group. The success of the visitors’ batting has been substantially aided by the newcomers Finn Allen and Michael Bracewell.

WI vs NZ 1^st ODI: Head to head  

Up until the most recent T20I, West Indies had dominated New Zealand in men’s international matches. The Men in Brown have defeated the opposing squad 31 times in a total of 68 games between the two teams played in this fashion. However, of the 32 games played between these two sides, 30 have been won by New Zealand. The two clubs’ match that was slated to take place in America has also been rescheduled.

Even when comparing Caribbean head-to-head records, not much has changed. Once more, the guests are in a worse position than their hosts in this scenario.

WI vs NZ: Current forms and key players

West Indies

Regardless of the game’s configuration, the West Indies are doing about averagely. In the international one-day series, they were crushed by India, dropping all three games by a total score of 3-0, and in the international twenty-twenty series, the West Indies were also defeated by India. On the other side, the T20I format makes it impossible to ignore them in any way. With a score of 2-0, they just defeated Bangladesh in their own stadium.

1. Nicholas Pooran – Even if he hasn’t been playing well lately, the opposition team still needs to be alert in order to compete with him since, when he’s at his best, he can be a deadly opponent.
2. Akeal Hosein – Since Hosein has been putting in continuous work lately, it is anticipated that he would be one of the top bowlers in terms of wickets taken in the forthcoming series against the West Indies. This is because Hosein has recently been putting forth regular performances. Additionally, it is predicted that one of the players who will score the most runs overall will be Hosein.

New Zealand

Kane Williamson, the team captain, will be available to play for his side while New Zealand is in the West Indies. That will be really advantageous for New Zealand. Recently, New Zealand has been performing at an exceptionally high level. They dominated the Netherlands in both of the Twenty20 International games, winning both contests by identical scores of 2-0. Mitchell Santner put forth an outstanding performance in the fourth Twenty20 international. He did not get out because he scored 77 runs off of 42 balls without being struck out. Due to New Zealand’s current high level of play and exceptional form, the West Indies will find it challenging to win either the ODIs or the T20Is against them.

1. Michael Bracewell – While touring Europe, they encountered Michael Bracewell, a New Zealander. He has always played a great game with the ball and the bat. If he is successful in scoring runs, the West Indies will struggle in the upcoming series. This will be the case if he manages to score more runs.
2. Trent Boult – He will soon be returning to the national team after a lengthy break, and you can be sure that he will be ready to give his squad everything he has so that he may reach his maximum potential.

WI vs NZ 1^st ODI: Full Squad

New Zealand

Kane Williamson (captain), Todd Astle, Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult, Kyle Jamieson, Devon Conway,  Tim Seifert (wk), Kyle Jamieson, Jimmy Neesham, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson, Martin Guptill, Tim Southee and Adam Milne (injury cover).

West Indies

Shai Hope, Keacy Carty, Kyle Mayers, Rovman Powell, Shamarh Brooks, Nicholas Pooran (C), Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie,  Jason Holder, Brandon King,  Akeal Hosein, Keemo Paul, Jayden Seales.

WI vs NZ 1^st ODI: Probable Playing XI

West Indies

Shimron Hetmyer, Tom Latham, Ish Sodhi, Jason Holder, Shamarh Brooks, Kyle Mayers, Nicholas Pooran (c), Romario Shepherd, Devon Thomas (wk), Alzarri Joseph, Odean Smith, Rovman Powell,  Obed McCoy.

New Zealand

Martin Guptill, James Neesham, Tim Southee, Kane Williamson (c), Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Devon Conway (wk), Trent Boult, Ish Sodhi, Mitchell Santner, Lockie Ferguson.

WI vs NZ 1^st ODI: Pitch Report

The Kensington Oval pitch is the perfect compromise for both spinners and batsmen in One Day International games. Both teams were able to score a large number of runs on this wicket despite the bowlers receiving very little support. We should also expect a high-scoring struggle between the two clubs in the second game.

WI vs NZ 3^rd T20I: Pre-play prediction

Best batsman: Devon Conway (New Zealand), Kyle Mayers (West Indies)

Best bowler: Ish Sodhi (New Zealand), Odean Smith (West Indies)

Best all-rounder: Kane Williamson (New Zealand), Jason Holder (West Indies)

Man of the Match: Devon Conway (New Zealand)

WI vs NZ 1^st ODI: Match winner prediction

The West Indies is the undisputed favorite to win this tournament due to their lengthy winning streak against New Zealand and the number of head-to-head matches they have won both individually and collectively. Just 28 of the 65 head-to-head games between these two teams have ended in a win for either team, including the West Indies victory by five wickets in the second Twenty20 match of the current series. Between these two teams, there have been 65 head-to-head games in total.

Game three of the series will likely be won by the visiting club on Wednesday. This will provide them an additional opportunity to assess the skills of the players on their bench. To tie the series and set up a game that will have spectators on the tip of their seats, the West Indies squad needs just one exceptional performance from one player, making it tough to dismiss their talent.