West Indies vs New Zealand 2nd ODI Playing 11: West Indies achieved a dominant seven-wicket victory against New Zealand in the first ODI. The hosts displayed confident batting during their successful chase of the target. New Zealand began strongly but experienced a late collapse, losing momentum. The West Indies team will now aim to carry this lead forward. They seek to seal the series in the upcoming second ODI match.

West Indies host New Zealand in Guyana for the first ODI of a five-match series, with both teams aiming to bounce back from recent disappointing performances in ODIs.

West Indies, ranked 10th in ICC ODI rankings, risk missing direct qualification for the 2027 World Cup, following their absence from the 2023 tournament.