NZ vs WI 2025: Predicting New Zealand XI for 1st ODI

New Zealand will face the West Indies in the first ODI of the three-match ODI series on Sunday, November 16, at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. New Zealand won the T20I series 4-0. The West Indies and New Zealand have played a total of three matches in Christchurch and the latter havr won two out of these three games.

Let’s look at the probable playing XI of New Zealand for the first ODI against the West Indies:

Top Order: Devon Conway (wk), Rachin Ravindra, and Will Young

Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, and Will Young will likely be a part of the top order in the playing 11. Ravindra is the second-highest run-scorer for New Zealand with 530 runs at an average of 48.18 and a strike rate of 109.95.

Middle Order: Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, and Mark Chapman

Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, and Mark Chapman are likely to be there in the middle order. Mitchell is the leading run-scorer for New Zealand in ODIs this year with 642 runs in 16 games at an average of 49.38. He has hit six half-centuries this year.

Lower Middle Order: Michael Bracewell and Mitchell Santner (c)

Michael Bracewell and Mitchell Santner are likely to be the two all-rounders in the playing 11. Santner is the second-highest wicket-taker for New Zealand and has picked up 21 wickets in 14 games at an average of 26.80, an economy of 4.55, and a strike rate of 35.3.

Bowlers: Zakary Foulkes, Matt Henry, and Kyle Jamieson

Zakary Foulkes, Matt Henry, and Kyle Jamieson might be the three bowlers for the team. Henry is the leading wicket-taker for New Zealand this year with 26 wickets in 10 matches at an average of 16.34. He has taken one five-wicket haul in ODIs this year.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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