WI vs NZ: New Zealand’s Predicted Playing XI Against West Indies, 2nd ODI

New Zealand take on West Indies in the second ODI on August 19 in Barbados. After winning the T20I series, the Kiwis lost the first ODI against the Windies by five wickets. This puts them in a must-win situation heading into the second ODI. The Kiwis are the top-ranked ODI side at the moment while West Indies are placed ninth.

The Kiwi batters failed to convert their starts into something substantial in the first ODI. This is what skipper Kane Williamson spoke about after the first ODI defeat. He also praised the opposition in the process.

“I thought they put on a complete performance. I thought at the halfway stage that it could have been competitive. West Indies batted well and we couldn’t extract enough either. Guys were trying hard (with the ball) but it didn’t quite go our way today. Was nice for the guys to get some overs in the belt. Hopefully, we can execute better in the next game” said Williamson.

Meanwhile, in this article, we take a look at New Zealand’s predicted playing XI in the second ODI against West Indies. They will need to bring some tactical changes given that few of their batters performed below par in the first ODI.

WI vs NZ: New Zealand’s Predicted Playing XI Against West Indies, 2nd ODI

Martin Guptill

Guptill scored 24 in the first ODI. He looked good till he was batting but was dismissed cheaply. He will need to score big in this must-win match for the Kiwis.

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Glenn Phillips

Phillips can come in place of Fin Allen. Phillips batted well in the T20I series against West Indies and was the highest run-getter as well.

Kane Williamson (C)

Williamson, the skipper top-scored with 34 off 50 balls. He also needs to play a big innings if his team are to win this must-win match.

Devon Conway

The southpaw scored just four and missed out on playing a big innings against the WIndies. He can also open the innings if required alongside Guptill. Pillips can drop down at four.

Tom Latham (WK)

The keeper-batsman scored 12 off 19 balls in the first ODI. He will also need to take responsibility with the bat.

Daryl Mitchell

Mitchell can be one of the all-rounders in the lineup. He provides flexibility of being anywhere in the batting-order and bowling a few overs.

James Neesham / Michael Bracewell

Bracewell and Neesham are almost similar kind of players and can perform the same rule for the side. One of them can slot in at seven.

Mitchell Santner

Santner scored 25 off 38 balls in the first ODI. He also took a wicket with the ball. He will need to do a similar role in the second ODI.

Tim Southee

Southee took two wickets in the first ODI and scored 12 runs with the bat. He will be one of the three seamers in the second ODI.

Trent Boult

Boult also took two wickets in the first ODI. However, his exploits were not enough to see his team home. He will be key in the second ODI.

Ish Sodhi

Sodhi concludes New Zealand’s likely playing XI for the second ODI against the Windies. He is the second specialist spinner in the lineup.

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