NZ vs WI Match Prediction: 2nd ODI, Fantasy Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report More – New Zealand vs West Indies ODI Series 2025 

NZ vs WI: Just like the T20I series, the ODI series also started with a bang. New Zealand were smart enough to restrict West Indies to just seven runs short of the target. Now, these two sides will be up against each other for the second ODI, which will be played on Wednesday. This game will start at 6:30 AM IST at McLean Park in Napier. Here are the fantasy cricket tips and other details.

New Zealand Preview 

New Zealand without Daryl Mitchell look slightly vulnerable with the bat. Because he was their most in-form player. But the hosts have brought back Henry Nicolls, who is scoring runs in the ongoing Ford Cup. New Zealand have a good pace attack and experience winning close matches. That helped them in the first ODI.

• Key Batters: Devon Conway and Tom Latham will be two key batters for New Zealand in the second ODI.
• Captaincy: Mitchell Santner is a fantastic white-ball cricketer. He adds value in all three departments.
• Batting Strength: Rachin Ravindra is not in good form, which is why without Mitchell, New Zealand might face some issues. Conway has looked good, but Latham and Robinson failed in the first ODI. But they have been scoring runs previously. Nicholls and Bracewell will be key in the middle overs.
• Bowling Attack: New Zealand have 3-4 good pacers, and all are of different kinds. They have bowlers who can take wickets with the new ball and in the middle. Then, they have Santner and Bracewell, who are way more than handy as spinners.

West Indies Preview 

West Indies restricted New Zealand to a par score, but the start they had with the bat was poor. They were 87/3 in 25.1 overs and still finished at 262/6. So, they need a better performance from their top order because they are ticking all other boxes.

• Batting: The top three batters for West Indies played 134 balls in total and scored only 65 runs, which put pressure on the opposition. That is where they lost the game. Hence, they know the area and can work on it. If they can reshuffle the batting unit, that can also work.
• Bowling: The bowling for West Indies did pretty well for them. Every bowler chipped in with wickets, and apart from Shamar Springer, it was a good performance from the team in the bowling unit.

Match Details – New Zealand vs West Indies, 2nd ODI

McLean Park, Napier Pitch and Weather Report

McLean Park is a good venue for the batting sides and has hosted some high-scoring matches. This was the venue where Brett Lee clocked 160.8 kph, one of the fastest deliveries ever. This venue has hosted 50 ODIs until now. 20 games have been won batting first, while 26 games have been won by the chasing side. It has the average score of first innings in ODIs of 235.

The weather can be a worry for the second ODI. There might be passing showers during the scheduled time, and the temperature will reach a total of 20-22°C with 85 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 

• Devon Conway (NZ): Devon Conway has three consecutive scores of 45 or more against West Indies and is in good form at the top.
• Tom Latham (NZ):  Tom Latham is the bankable middle order for New Zealand. He scores heavily in these conditions.
• Shai Hope (WI):  Shai Hope is the key batter for West Indies. An ODI average of almost 50 shows why he is rated so highly in this format.
• Sherfane Rutherford (WI):  Sherfane Rutherford had a good innings in Christchurch and slammed a good fifty under pressure in the chase.

Top Bowlers 

• Kyle Jamieson (NZ): Kyle Jamieson bowled a good spell and took three wickets. He is very tall and can bring more out of these pitches.
• Matt Henry (NZ): Matt Henry is another great new-ball bowler for New Zealand. He swings the ball both ways at a good pace.
• Matthew Forde (WI): Matthew Ford has now bowled a few good spells on this tour, showcasing his ability on these pitches.
• Jayden Seales (WI):  Jayden Seales is a big-built fast bowler. He hits the deck hard and can bounce out the batter at pace.

NZ vs WI Match Prediction – Who Will Win? 

West Indies have come very close to the target in three matches, but the same problem of not being able to finish the game has cost them all these matches. But it was visible how their top order was struggling against the moving ball. New Zealand, even without Daryl Mitchell, are strong in these conditions and are expected to win the second ODI.

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.