The action moves to Napier as New Zealand and West Indies prepare for the second One Day International. After winning the first match, New Zealand will look to seal the series. The West Indies, known for their fighting spirit, must win to keep their hopes alive.
The match will be played today, November 19, 2025, at McLean Park. The first ball will be at 6:00 AM Local Time (GMT+13). The toss will happen 30 minutes before the start.
Match Details
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Teams: New Zealand vs West Indies
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Series: 2nd ODI, West Indies tour of New Zealand
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Date: November 19, 2025
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Time: 6:00 AM (Local Time)
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Venue: McLean Park, Napier
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Toss: To be confirmed at 5:30 AM
Team News and Expected Playing XIs
As of now, the official playing XIs have not been announced. Based on the squads provided and standard team composition, here are the likely lineups.
New Zealand (Likely XI):
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Devon Conway
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Will Young
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Henry Nicholls
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Tom Latham (wk)
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Mark Chapman
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Mitchell Santner (c)
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Michael Bracewell
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Kyle Jamieson
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Matt Henry
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Jacob Duffy
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Blair Tickner
West Indies (Likely XI):
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John Campbell
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Alick Athanaze
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Keacy Carty
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Shai Hope (c & wk)
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Sherfane Rutherford
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Roston Chase
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Justin Greaves
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Romario Shepherd
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Matthew Forde
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Khary Pierre
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Jayden Seales
Pitch and Weather Report
McLean Park in Napier is traditionally a great ground for batting. The pitch is usually flat, offering good value for shots. The fast outfield and short boundaries mean high scores are common. Both captains will want to bat first and put a big total on the board.
The weather forecast for Napier predicts a clear and sunny day, with no rain expected to interrupt the game. Perfect conditions for a full 50-over contest.
Players to Watch
| Team | Batters to Watch | Bowlers to Watch |
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| New Zealand | Devon Conway, Tom Latham | Matt Henry, Mitchell Santner |
| West Indies | Shai Hope, Alick Athanaze | Romario Shepherd, Jayden Seales |
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Devon Conway: A classy left-hander who can anchor the innings and score quickly.
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Shai Hope: The West Indies captain is a proven run-scorer in ODI cricket and the key to their batting.
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Matt Henry: New Zealand’s lead fast bowler, dangerous with the new ball.
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Romario Shepherd: A powerful hitter and a wicket-taking bowler who can change the game.
Prediction: What to Expect?
We can expect a high-scoring game on a batting-friendly Napier pitch. New Zealand, with home advantage and a win in the first game, will be confident. Their batting lineup looks deep and experienced.
However, the West Indies have the talent to bounce back strongly. Their success will depend on their top order building a strong foundation. If their power-hitters get going, they can challenge any total.
Prediction:
New Zealand are the slight favorites to win this match and take the series. But if the West Indies bowlers can take early wickets, an upset is very possible. It should be an exciting contest!