NZ vs WI 2025: Top 3 player battles to watch out for in 2nd ODI

New Zealand will take on the West Indies in the second ODI of the three-match series on Wednesday, November 19, at McLean Park in Napier. New Zealand won the first game by seven runs after posting a total of 269 runs on the board for the loss of seven wickets. West Indies and New Zealand have won 31 games each in ODIs against each other so far. The West Indies has not won an ODI series in New Zealand since 1995.

Here are the top three player battles to watch out for in New Zealand vs West Indies, 2nd ODI:

1. Rachin Ravindra vs Roston Chase:

Rachin Ravindra has not faced Roston Chase in ODIs so far. The two have faced each other in three T20I matches. Rachin has made 23 runs off 16 deliveries in T20Is against Chase.

2. Devon Conway vs Jayden Seales:

Devon Conway faced Jayden Seales for the first time in the first ODI game. He made 14 runs off 13 deliveries.

3. Sherfane Rutherford vs Kyle Jamieson:

Kyle Jamieson dismissed Sherfane Rutherford in the first match. Rutherford made 17 runs off 18 deliveries against Jamieson.

FAQs

Q1: Why is Sherfane Rutherford a key player to watch out for against New Zealand in the second ODI?

A1: Rutherford is the fifth-highest run-scorer for the West Indies in ODIs this year. He has made 214 runs in eight games at an average of 26.75. 

Q2: What strategies could the West Indies use to challenge New Zealand in the second ODI?

A2: New Zealand can be vulnerable if their openers don’t settle. West Indies should use Jayden Seales and Alzarri Joseph aggressively with the new ball. West Indies’ batting becomes unstable without Hope anchoring. West Indies should plan around him by allowing aggressive batters like Rutherford, Carty, or Athanaze to play freely around him.

Q3: Who are the top all-rounders with potential impact in the New Zealand vs West Indies clash in the second ODI?

A3: Rachin Ravindra and Roston Chase are the top all-rounders who could have a significant impact in the first ODI between New Zealand and the West Indies.

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