NZ vs WI, 2nd ODI Match Prediction: Who will win today’s game between New Zealand and West Indies?

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The second ODI of the three-match series between New Zealand and West Indies is set to take place at McLean Park, Napier on Wednesday. New Zealand currently leads the ODI leg 1-0 after a narrow 7-run victory in Auckland.

New Zealand enter the second ODI with confidence, aiming to seal the series with a win in Napier. The home side boasts a perfect ODI record against West Indies at this venue, winning all three matches played here previously. West Indies, however, remain dangerous with explosive players like Sherfane Rutherford and Shai Hope, who showed fighting spirit in the first match despite the loss.

Matches played: 69 | New Zealand won: 31 | West Indies won: 31 | No results: 7

The pitch at McLean Park in Napier is expected to provide a touch of early seam movement for fast bowlers with the new ball. While its natural pace and bounce supports fluent shot-making, spinners also find assistance, especially with summer conditions in New Zealand offering some turn.

Batting is likely to become smoother in the evening as the ball comes on to the bat more cleanly. With teams chasing having won 26 of 50 ODIs at the venue, the captain winning the toss may prefer to bowl first.

West Indies: John Campbell, Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (c & wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Shamar Springer, Jayden Seales, Ackeem Auguste, Johann Layne, Khary Pierre, Amir Jangoo

New Zealand: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Tom Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Nathan Smith, Blair Tickner, Mark Chapman

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NZ vs WI, 2nd ODI: Today’s Match Prediction

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Match result: New Zealand to win the contest.

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