WI vs NZ: New Zealand's Predicted Playing XI Against West Indies, 1st ODI

New Zealand take on West Indies in the first of the three ODIs to be played in Barbados after the T20I series win. The Kiwis won the T20I series 2-1 heading into the ODI series. They are the top-ranked ODI side in ICC rankings at the moment while West Indies are placed ninth.

The Kiwis have named a full-strength side for the ODI series with Kane Williamson, Tim Southee, Trent Boult and the other senior players back in the side. Head coach Gary Stead spoke about the importance of the series for the senior players ahead of the T20 World Cup in Australia later this year.

“For Kane, Trent, Tim and Devon, this will be the first time they have played white ball cricket for New Zealand since last year’s T20 World Cup and tour to India – so this trip will be important for them” said Gary Stead ahead of the start of this series. Meanwhile, in this article, we take a look at New Zealand’s predicted playing XI for the first ODI against India.

WI vs NZ: New Zealand’s Predicted Playing XI Against West Indies, 1st ODI

Devon Conway

Conway made a comeback into the side along with many other players. He scored 21 in the third and final T20I. He will be one of the key players for his side moving into the World Cup and thus this series is important for him.

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Martin Guptill

The veteran opener will open the batting with Conway. He played a few good knocks against West Indies in the T20Is. He is inching closer to 7500 ODI runs.

Kane Williamson (C)

The captain will return to his number three position. He scored a few runs in the T20I series against the Windies and will be eyeing up the ODI series to score some runs as well. He is one short from 50 fifties in ODI cricket.

Tom Latham (WK)

Latham can bat at number four in this lineup. He led the side against Ireland, Netherlands and Scotland in Williamson’s absence.

Glenn Phillips

Phillips was the Man of the Series in the T20I series. He played a few good knocks and his current form should be good enough to help him retain his place in the XI.

Daryl Mitchell

Daryl Mitchell can be one of the two all-rounders in this Kiwi playing XI. He can slot in at number six in the lineup. Mitchell can score some quick runs lower down the order.

Mitchell Santner

Santner can slot in at number seven and can be one of the two specialist spinners in the lineup. He can also score important runs for his side.

Tim Southee

Southee will be one of the three frontline seamers in this playing XI. Besides his bowling, he can also score crucial runs for his side.

Lockie Ferguson

Ferguson with his express pace can be a difficult customer for the inexperienced Windies batters. He played the last T20I and bowled his spell giving away just 16 runs.

Tim Southee

Southee despite being cleared off his central contract from the New Zealand cricket board is available for this series and also for the T20 World Cup as confirmed by New Zealand Cricket chief executive David White

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