NZ vs WI Match Prediction : 1st ODI, West Indies tour of New Zealand, 2025
NZ vs WI Win Probability
73%
New Zealand
27%
West Indies
New Zealand To Win, 1.30
New Zealand has won 7 of its last 8 ODIs against the West Indies
The last time that the West Indies won an ODI in New Zealand was back in 2014
New Zealand has lost only one of the 11 matches played at this venue
NZ vs WI Betting Tips
Daryl Mitchell to score Over 33.5 runs
Daryl Mitchell is New Zealand’s most successful batsman this year and has scored 642 runs at an average of close to 50. He has scored at least 34 runs in 7 of his last 8 matches, including 4 half-centuries. He has scored at least 41 runs in each of his last two appearances against the West Indies. Seeing his good form, we are backing him to play a good knock.
Matt Henry to be the best bowler for New Zealand
Matt Henry has picked up 26 wickets in his last 10 ODIs. He has two 4-wicket hauls at the Hagley Oval, and since the pitch does assist the seamers, Henry could be New Zealand’s top bowler in this match.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
New Zealand
N/A
West Indies
N/A
After winning the T20 series, the Black Caps will have their sight on the ODIs as they host the West Indies for a three-match series starting this weekend. The first match will be played at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Sunday.
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New Zealand vs West Indies Head-to-Head Record
The two teams have faced each other in 68 matches to date and are pretty evenly poised. New Zealand won 30 while the West Indies won 31. 7 matches ended without a result. This also includes four out of the most recent five matches.
New Zealand vs West Indies Live-streaming and Broadcast
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NZ vs WI Team Previews
New Zealand
New Zealand has been in excellent form in the 50-over format this year, losing only three of the seventeen matches it has played. Also, since the team defeated the West Indies in the T20s, they will be feeling confident heading into this match.
New Zealand has retained most of the players from the T20 series, with a few exceptions. Tom Latham comes in to bolster the top order and will likely open the batting alongside Devon Conway. Tim Robinson makes way for Will Young. Young is another dependable batsman in the top order.
The middle order bears a familiar look with Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, and Mark Chapman retaining their place, while Mitchell Santner and Michael Bracewell could play as the two spinners.
New Zealand has let go of Ish Sodhi and has gone for a seam-heavy bowling unit consisting of Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, and Blair Tickner.
New Zealand Expected Playing 11
Tom Latham (WK), Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson
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West Indies
The West Indies will be disappointed with their performance in the T20 format. They had just completed a whitewash of Bangladesh and also won the first T20 against New Zealand. However, things went downhill from there, and they lost three consecutive matches after that, and also the series.
The visitors have made plenty of changes to the squad in a bid to reclaim some form. The biggest casualty is that of Brandon King, who has been rested following a string of mediocre performances across formats. He has been replaced by John Campbell, who returns to the international ODI squad after a hiatus of over six years. He could pair up with Alick Athanaze in the opening slot.
The middle order remains relatively unchanged, with Shai Hope, Ackeem Auguste, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, and Romario Shepherd all retaining their place in the squad. The bowling unit looks a bit inexperienced as the likes of Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, and Jediah Blades remain sidelined due to injuries.
While Matthew Forde retains his place in the squad, the visitors handed maiden ODI call-ups to Johann Layne and Shamar Springer. The spin department will be headed by Khary Pierre.
West Indies Expected Playing 11
John Campbell, Alick Athanaze, Shai Hope (C & WK), Roston Chase, Keacy Carty, Romario Shepherd, Khary Pierre, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, Jayden Seales, Ackeem Auguste
NZ vs WI Toss Prediction
It is an even split between teams batting first and those batting second during the last 10 ODIs played at this venue. In 6 of those games, the team winning the toss opted to field first, and we expect that trend to continue.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Hagley Oval usually offers assistance to the seamers early in the match. The new ball shows movement off the seam, and there is swing through the air. However, as the match progresses, it tends to flatten out and becomes better to bat on.
While the average first-inning score here is around 250, the team batting first will look to score 280-290 runs to give the bowlers something to work with. The weather is expected to remain cloudy with temperatures 20 degrees but there is no forecast for rain.
NZ vs WI: Who Will Win?
We are backing New Zealand to win this match. They played well in the T20s and will be confident heading into this contest. They have a strong batting line-up and a well-balanced bowling attack. On the other hand, the West Indies has struggled and is also missing some of its key bowlers.
Bet on New Zealand to win.
| Pro Tip: The West Indies are perhaps the weakest in the ODI format. Betting against their batters is the way to go in every single market that you can find. |
