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The New Zealand cricket team will seek to stop hosts West Indies in the ODI series after winning the T20Is 2-1
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New Zealand (NZ) are set to clash against West Indies (WI) in the first ODI match at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown on WednesdayToday is the start of the first in a three-match ODI series. WI needs to find some sort of inspiration to get out of its current rut.
They fell against India 1-4 and Bangladesh 0-3 respectively. The Kiwis, meanwhile, have been in excellent form.
WI must put up a strong fight
WI is looking for a desperate win to get the series off to a good start. After getting thrashed by Bangladesh and India, the Nicholas Pooran-led side will need to deliver.
The Windies' batting lineup is under pressure, although there is potential among the players. Alzarri Joseph will spearhead the attack in bowling.
The versatile Jason Holder is a valuable asset.
New Zealand is in fantastic form right now
The appearance of Kane Williamson is fantastic news for New Zealand.
NZ has won three straight ODI series and is on a fantastic run of form. The inclusion of all of NZ's key players could put the Windies to the test.
Trent Boult and Tim Southee, two excellent pacers, can be problematic.
WI VS NZ, 1st ODI - Pitch Report
The Kensington Oval pitch will provide something for both batters and bowlers. To stay in the game, the team that bats first must put up a good score. The chasing teams have won 23 One-Day Internationals (ODIs).
Predicted Playing XI
West Indies: Nicholas Pooran (c), Shai Hope (wk), Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Shamarh Brooks, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Keemo Paul, Jayden Seales.
New Zealand: Kane Williamson (c), Tom Latham (wk), Martin Guptill, Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Trent Boult.