New Zealand and West Indies will renew their cricketing rivalry in the 50-over format, with the first ODI scheduled for Wednesday, November 5, at Eden Park, Auckland. The match will commence at 11:45 AM IST, with the toss slated for 11:15 AM IST. The hosts, led by Mitchell Santner, enter this series after a rain-affected campaign against England. With Kane Williamson retiring from the format and Tim Seifert nursing a finger injury, the Blackcaps have turned to Mitch Hay as a replacement. Their batting order, however, remains formidable, anchored by consistent performers like Daryl Mitchell and Devon Conway. The visitors, under Shai Hope’s captaincy, arrive buoyed by their dominant outing against Bangladesh, where they swept the series 3-0. With big hitters such as Rovman Powell, Ackeem Auguste, and Romario Shepherd, the West Indies will aim to carry their momentum into New Zealand conditions. Where to Watch in India For Indian viewers, the New Zealand vs West Indies 1st ODI will be available live on the FanCode app and website. There will be no live TV telecast of the series in India. Read also: Ben Stokes Signs New Two-Year England Contract, Eyes 2027 Ashes Pitch and Weather Forecast Eden Park is expected to produce a high-scoring contest, offering even bounce and shorter straight boundaries. Fast bowlers might extract early movement, but batting should become easier as the match progresses. Weather in Auckland looks promising for cricket, with clear skies and temperatures between 13°C and 24°C. No rainfall is predicted for matchday. Read also: Kane Williamson steps down from T20I cricket; when will he play the next game? NZ vs WI T20I Squads West Indies: Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, Shai Hope (wicketkeeper and captain), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Khary Pierre, Jayden Seales, Shamar Springer, Amir Jangoo, Matthew Forde, Ackeem Auguste New Zealand: Tim Robinson, Devon Conway (wicketkeeper), Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Michael Bracewell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner (captain), Zakary Foulkes, Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, Ish Sodhi, Kyle Jamieson, Mitchell Hay