2nd ODI: Will WI bounce back against NZ in Napier?
What's the story
New Zealand and West Indies are all set to lock horns in the second match of their three-match ODI series in Napier. The home team eyes a consecutive win to clinch the series in this match. However, they will miss the services of Daryl Mitchell, who scored a century in the first ODI. He has been ruled out of this game due to an injury. It will be a must-win game for the Windies.
Details
Pitch report, conditions, and more
Napier's McLean Park usually offers a lively track, with assistance for both pacers and batters. However, the pitch can also slow down as the game progresses. The match is likely to be played under overcast conditions with some spells of showers. While the match will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network, live-streaming is available on SonyLIV and FanCode (app and website).
Probable XIs
A look at Probable XIs
New Zealand (Probable XI): Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Mark Chapman, Tom Latham (wicket-keeper), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (captain), Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, and Jacob Duffy. West Indies (Probable XI): John Campbell, Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (captain and wicket-keeper), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Shamar Springer, and Jayden Seales.
Team changes
Mark Chapman likely to replace Daryl Mitchell
To fill in for the absence of Mitchell, experienced batter Henry Nicholls has been added to the squad. It remains to be seen if he will feature in New Zealand's batting lineup for this match. Batter Mark Chapman is likely to take Mitchell's place with the rest of the team remaining unchanged. He smashed a fine 78 (28) in the 2nd T20I against WI in Auckland. Meanwhile, the Windies are expected to field the same XI.
Record
A look at head-to-head record
According to ESPNcricinfo, New Zealand and West Indies have faced each other in 69 ODIs, with the former winning 31 times and the latter 31. The remaining seven games ended without a result. On home soil, the Kiwis have 20 wins and 10 defeats against the Men in Maroon in the ODI format. Notably, the series opener was WI's maiden away ODI against NZ since 2017.
Stats
Here are the top performers
New Zealand will miss Daryl Mitchell, the second-highest run-scorer in ODI cricket this year. He averages 54.35 with a century to his name. Rachin Ravindra has also been in fine form, having struck at a remarkable 107.44. On the other hand, both Keacy Carty and Shai Hope have scored 500-plus runs for WI in ODIs. For NZ, both Matt Henry and Mitchell Santner have taken 20-plus ODI wickets this year.