Get ready for an exciting showdown as New Zealand takes on the West Indies in the first ODI of the series at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. After an exhilarating T20I series, both teams are now gearing up for the 50-over format, where patience, precision, and power will be key to their success. New Zealand is stepping into this series with a lot of confidence, having recently swept England 3–0 at home. The odds are definitely in favor of the Kiwis for this first ODI, thanks to their strong track record and ability to thrive in familiar conditions. New Zealand The Black Caps enter the 1st ODI at Christchurch with a strong winning streak, having secured victories in their last five matches. Their confidence is high, and with the home crowd behind them, New Zealand will look to continue their dominant form and start the series on a winning note. West Indies The West Indies have had mixed results in recent games. Their performances against Bangladesh and Pakistan show they can dominate, but consistency has been an issue. Fans can expect exciting batting, quality bowling, and tight fielding as they aim to make a strong start to the series. NZ vs WI Ist ODI Match Details NZ vs WI Ist ODI Match Details Match New Zealand vs West Indies Ist ODI Match Date and Time Thursday, November 16; 6:30 a.m. IST Venue Hagley Oval, Christchurch Broadcasting and live streaming TV - NA; Live Stream - FanCode (app and website) NZ vs WI Ist ODI Pitch Report The pitch report for the New Zealand vs West Indies match at Hagley Oval suggests a fantastic day-night ODI ahead. The surface offers true bounce and some early seam movement, keeping fast bowlers engaged in the initial overs. As the game progresses, it becomes ideal for stroke play, with teams averaging around 260–270 in the first innings. NZ vs WI Ist ODI Weather Report The weather forecast for the 1st ODI in Christchurch predicts a mild and clear evening, with temperatures hovering around 18–20°C. Light humidity and a gentle breeze create perfect conditions for cricket. The chance of rain is less than 10%, and wind speeds are expected to be between 14–17 km/h. NZ vs WI Head-to-Head Records NZ vs WI head-to-head (in ODIs) Match Played 68 Won by New Zealand 30 Won by West Indies 31 Tied 0 No Result 7 NZ vs WI Ist ODI Probable XI New Zealand: Devon Conway (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Will Young ,Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Lathan, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Jacob Duffy, Nathan Smith, Zak Foulkes West Indies: Alick Athanaze, John Campbell, Shai Hope (c/wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Romario Shepherd, Khary Pierre, Matthew Forde, Jayden Seales Players To Watch Out For In NZ vs WI Ist ODI Match Daryl Mitchell | NZ: Daryl Mitchell has been a reliable presence at the crease, capable of anchoring the innings while maintaining a steady scoring rate. Given his recent performances, he’s become a crucial player for chasing down targets. So far in his ODI outings he has scored 2219 runs at an average of 51. Shai Hope | WI: The captain and wicketkeeper-batter, Hope, brings experience and calm under pressure. He has the ability to steady the innings if early wickets fall. In 145 ODIs, he has scored 5,951 runs at an average of 50.00, including 21 centuries and a highest score of 170. NZ vs WI Ist ODI Toss Prediction Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue In the last few ODI matches played at this venue, the teams that won the toss have opted to bat first in all those matches. Advantages of batting First on This Pitch From the last few matches played at this venue, the team batting first have won most of the matches. However, the recent record suggests that chasing at this venue is not an Ideal option. NZ vs WI ODI Today's Match Scenario Scenario 1 Toss Winner: New Zealand (Bat First) Power-Play Score: 45-50 NZ Total: 250 - 270 Match Winner: New Zealand Scenario 2 Toss Winner: West Indies (Bat First) Power-Play Score: 40-50 WI Total: 230-250 Match Winner: New Zealand Who will win today's NZ vs WI Ist ODI match? New Zealand are favorites going into this match, given their home advantage and better balance in the squad. West Indies can surprise if their batters step up, but the Kiwis are likely to win the first ODI.