NZ vs WI Match Prediction: 1st ODI, Fantasy Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report More – New Zealand vs West Indies ODI Series 2025 

NZ vs WI Match Prediction 1st ODI: The five-match T20I series between New Zealand and West Indies ended in favor of the hosts. They won it by a 3-1 margin; now it is time for the ODI series. The first ODI between New Zealand and West Indies will be played at Hagley Oval on Sunday at 6:30 AM IST. Here are the fantasy cricket tips and other details about this game.

New Zealand Preview 

New Zealand started the T20I series with a defeat but bounced back well and won the series 3-1. Now, they will look to take that momentum forward and start the ODI series with a win. They have most of the players in good form, and they will start favourites.

• Key Batters: Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell are two in-form batters in the squad.
• Captaincy: Mitchell Santner is an impactful performer. He can bat, bowl, lead, and field.
• Batting Strength: The Kiwi batting is looking good. Mark Chapman and Daryl Mitchell have scored runs consistently. Ravindra, Conway, and Will Young are too strong at the top of the table. Then, they have Tom Latham and 2-3 all-rounders, making this batting unit very strong.
• Bowling Attack: Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, and Kyle Jamieson have been in good bowling form. They are wicket-takers with new and old balls. Then Santner and Bracewell can choke the batter with spin. New Zealand have a number of pacers, which is an asset to have at this pitch.

West Indies Preview 

West Indies would be unhappy with the series loss, as they had a chance to win the T20I series. But they let the opportunity get away. So, they will be disheartened going into this game. But it needs a strong performance for them to bounce back. A good performance can help them take a lead and earn confidence.

• Batting: Shai Hope is an excellent batter in ODIs, which his numbers also show. Keavy Carthy, Alick Athanaze, and Ackeem Auguste are pretty good batters against pace. That will help the visitors. But then they have some quality all-rounders, which gives them a long depth.
• Bowling: Matthew Forde, Romario Shepherd, and Jayden Seales have shown good form in recent times. They will love bowling in these conditions. The spin can be one area of concern, as they will rely on Roston Chase and the inexperienced Khary Pierre.

Match Details – New Zealand vs West Indies, 1st ODI

Hagley Oval, Christchurch Pitch and Weather Report

Hagley Oval was built in 1886 and offers a capacity of 20000 at once. This is an excellent bowling wicket with good pace and bounce. This venue has hosted more than 50 international matches. In ODIs, it has hosted 31 matches so far. 14 games have been won batting first, and 15 games have ended in favor of the chasing side. It has the average score in the first innings of 243 runs.

It will be clear and sunny conditions during the first ODI on Sunday. The temperature is predicted to be around 23-25°C with 65 percent humidity.

NZ vs WI Head to Head Record 

NZ vs WI Today’s Probable 11 

Key Players to Watch Out in New Zealand vs West Indies Match 

Top Batters 

• Mark Chapman (NZ): Mark Chapman was in brilliant form in the T20Is and is an excellent middle-order batter in the ODIs.
• Daryl Mitchell (NZ):  Daryl Mitchell was the best batter for New Zealand in the recent ODI series against England and played three consecutive match-winning innings.
• Shai Hope (WI):  Shai Hope is someone who can play a perfect anchor knock for West Indies and set the platform for other batters to play freely.
• Keacy Carty (WI):  Keacy Carty has had a promising start to his ODI career and has been among the top scorers for his team in this format.

Top Bowlers 

• Jacob Duffy (NZ): Jacob Duffy was the Player of the Series in the T20Is, and he bowled some game-changing spells under pressure.
• Matt Henry (NZ): Matt Henry is back, and he is New Zealand’s premier pacer. With the new ball, he can swing the ball both ways at a good pace.
• Matthew Forde (WI): Matthew Forde was the pick of the bowlers for West Indies in T20Is. He bowled in good rhythm and took crucial wickets.
• Justin Greaves (WI):  Justin Greaves is back in ODIs, and he is a quality bowler who bowls a heavy ball and takes wickets in the death overs.

NZ vs WI Match Prediction – Who Will Win? 

West Indies have a quality side, but they have always been an unpredictable side when it comes to consistency. They have a good batting unit, but their bowling unit might not be able to match New Zealand’s bowling resources. The Kiwis have all bases covered and know these conditions in and out. Hence, we predict New Zealand will win the first ODI on Sunday.

NZ vs WI Match Prediction Scenarios 

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on analysis of current form, stats, and pitch conditions. Match outcomes can vary due to on-field factors. Please make your final fantasy picks after checking the toss and playing XIs.