New Zealand vs West Indies
Wednesday, November 19, 1:00 am
Television: Live on TNT
New Zealand vs West Indies second ODI team news
New Zealand have a 1-0 lead after a narrow seven-point win in game one. But they may want to adjust their lineup after the batting had some issues.
That could be because it was a specialist light. Mark Chapman missed out and while Michael Bracewell is a strong performer, we’re not sure he’s a No.6 at this level. Do they really need Kyle Jamieson and Zak Foulkes? Chapman is a useful sixth-bowling option.
Will Young has been moved back to No. 3 and is under pressure for his spot after a duck, the latest low score in a lean run. Henry Nicholls is another option. Kane Williamson is injured and will play no part in the series.
Possibly New Zealand XI: Conway, Ravindra, Young, Mitchell, Latham, Chapman/Foulkes, Bracewell, Santner, Jamieson, Henry, Duffy
West Indies were more than competitive in game one and are probably feeling a little sore about not crossing the line in a 270 chase.
They are unlikely to make any changes to their squad as a result, but they could look at Roston Chase’s ten overs for 37 as a possible way to upset the hosts. Another spinner might be useful. Kharry Pierre could fill in for Shamar Springer
Possible WI XI: Athanaze, Campbell, Carty, Hope, Rutherford, Chase, Greaves, Shepherd, Pierre, Forde, Seales
New Zealand v West Indies second ODI pitch report
There hasn’t been a day-night match in Napier since 2019. There is a slight toss bias for the chaser with 12 wins from 22, but we have to be careful due to the lack of matches.
The final day-night match took place between Bangladesh and New Zealand, with the visitors bowled out for 232. The same year the Kiwis were razed to the ground for 157 against India. There was also bowler dominance in the 2023 ODI (not day-night), with New Zealand bowled out for 98 against Bangladesh.
However, the most recent competition took place in March and, unhelpfully for trend spotters, was a road. New Zealand collected 344.
There is a risk that surpluses will be lost due to rain. For total runs markets, Sportsbook requires a minimum of 40 overs to be bowled. On the Exchange, the 50-overs runs line requires 50 overs, so bets will be void if overs are lost.
New Zealand have now won 17 of the last 19 on home turf, so it’s no surprise they are so short 1.3030/100 for this match. Still, West Indies were a stunner in the game and on 4.30100/30 in any case, there is room for a transaction on the Betfair Exchange.
The visitors took chunks out of their prize with the ball in the first powerplay and were in the mix in the chase thanks to a rearguard from Sherfane Rutherford.
However, the circumstances will be crucial. West Indies would have to bowl first under heavy skies as a profession. Cheap, early wickets would expose New Zealand’s line-up, as discussed in the team news. Or first hitting it under the sun on a straw-colored surface is required.
Matt Henry does 11/43.75 by 3/14:00 am for top bowler for the Kiwis. We tipped him for game one, so Sportsbook clearly made some serious money. But we retain the confidence. In our opinion, a clean sheet in one game just means Henry has moved closer to success. He is dangerous with the new ball and can pick up easily at the death.
As discussed in the last preview, Harry Pierre is no 100/1101am chance of top WI bat. He has a first-class century and was at number 8 in the recent series against Bangladesh, coming close to a win. It wouldn’t be a surprise if at some point in the series thirty or so were to win this market for the West Indies.
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