west indies Go into the 2nd ODI at the Providence Stadium with plenty of momentum after an impressive 7-wicket win in the series opener. chasing down new zealandAfter a competitive score of 267, the hosts were looking in good form thanks to some brilliant innings. kisi karti (95) and captain shy hope (87). On the bowling front, Alzarri Joseph Led the attack with a brilliant 4-wicket haul, keeping the Blackcaps’ score within reach.
New Zealand, captained by michel santnerShowed promising signs with the bat – especially darryl mitchellof flexible 65 and Will YoungA steady 49—but their bowling unit lacked the ability to defend the total. With the 5-match series fast approaching, the visitors will be desperate to plug their bowling leaks, gain more control from their spinners and level the playing field before the series shifts from Guyana.
West Indies vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: Match Details
- date and time: July 13, 12:00am IST / 6:30pm GMT / 2:30pm local
- venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana
West Indies vs New Zealand, head-to-head record in ODIs
Matches played: 72 | west indies won: 32 | new zealand won: 33 | no results:7
Providence Stadium pitch report
A balanced contest between bat and ball is expected, replicating the conditions seen in the first match on the surface of Guyana’s Providence Stadium. While batsmen can score freely once they concentrate, the pitch traditionally provides ample support to the bowlers. Fast bowlers can expect some early movement under humid skies, while spin bowlers will find good grip and turn as the match progresses into the middle overs. Winning the toss and bowling first has proven beneficial here, giving teams a chance to take advantage of the early moisture before chasing the target on a well-prepared pitch.
squads
West Indies: John Campbell, Justin Greaves, Casey Carty, Shai Hope (wk/c), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Gudakesh Moti, Matthew Ford, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Jaden Seales, Keemo Paul, Amir Zangu, Akeem Auguste, Vitale Laws
New Zealand: Henry Nicholls, Nick Kelly, Mark Chapman, Will Young, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Hay (wk), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, Ben Lister, Jayden Lennox, Dean Foxcroft, Matthew Fisher, Christian Clarke.
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West Indies vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: Today’s match prediction
Case 1:
- West Indies won the toss and bowled first
- New Zealand’s powerplay score: 50-60
- New Zealand’s total score: 290-310
Case 2:
- New Zealand won the toss and bowled first
- West Indies’ powerplay score: 45-55
- West Indies’ total score: 280-300
Match result: The team that bowls first wins the competition.
