New Zealand wins the toss and bowls in the 2nd ODI against the West Indies, now 34 overs per side

By Canadian Press on November 18, 2025.

NAPIER, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand won the toss and will bowl Wednesday in the second one-day international against the West Indies which was reduced by rain to 34 overs per side.

The toss was delayed for three hours by persistent showers and the outfield at McLean Park is likely to be slippery at first.

New Zealand leads the three-match series 1-0 after winning the first match at Christchurch by seven runs.

First match century-maker Daryl Mitchell has a groin injury and his place in the New Zealand team has been taken by Mark Chapman. Blair Tickner and Nathan Smith replace Zak Foulkes and Jacob Duffy in New Zealand’s pace attack.

The West Indies made one change, naming Ackeem Auguste in place of Alick Athenaze.

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Lineups:

New Zealand: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Mark Chapman, Tom Latham, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (captain), Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Blair Tickner.

West Indies: John Campbell, Ackeem Auguste, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (captain), Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Justin Greaves, Matthew Forde, Shamar Springer, Roston Chase, Jayden Seales.

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