Akshay Thakur - Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025West Indies vs New Zealand 2nd ODI Pitch Report: The second match of the three-match ODI series between New Zealand and West Indies will be played at McLean Park in Napier on Wednesday, November 19. The hosts currently lead the series 1-0.
Daryl Mitchell brilliant century and Kyle Jamieson three-wicket haul helped New Zealand secure a narrow seven-run victory in the first ODI. Regaining their momentum, New Zealand will look to secure another win in front of their home crowd and seal the series.
The West Indies performed brilliantly in the first match. Jayden Seales impressed with three wickets, while Sherfane Rutherford fought valiantly in the chase, but received no support. The visitors will now be eager to regroup and level the series.
WI vs NZ 2nd ODI Pitch Report: The McLean Park pitch in Napier for the New Zealand vs. West Indies match is generally balanced but favorable for batsmen. Initially, the pitch offers some assistance to fast bowlers, with bounce and slight seam movement allowing them to gain early success. However, as the match progresses, the pitch slows down and becomes more conducive to batting. Spinners may receive some assistance towards the end of the game, but overall, the surface favors batsmen.
Due to dew and conditions, captains who win the toss usually choose to bowl first to take advantage of the early bowling conditions. The average first innings score at McLean Park is around 225 to 270, making it a ground where teams can post competitive scores.
| Total matches: | 50 |
| Batting first won: | 20 |
| Bowling first won: | 26 |
| 1st inn avg score: | 235 |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 196 |
| Highest Total: | 373/8 |
| Lowest Total: | 98/10 |
| Highest Chased: | 289/3 |
| Lowest Defended: | 162/3 |
New Zealand (NZ) Possible Playing 11: 1. Devon Conway, 2. Rachin Ravindra, 3. Will Young, 4. Mark Chapman/Daryl Mitchell, 5. Tom Latham, 6. Michael Bracewell, 7. Mitchell Santner(C), 8. Kyle Jamieson, 9. Zak Foulkes, 10. Jacob Duffy, 11. Matt Henry
West Indies (WI) Possible Playing 11: 1. John Campbell, 2. Alick Athanaze, 3. Keacy Carty, 4. Shai Hope(WK)(C), 5. Sherfane Rutherford, 6. Roston Chase, 7. Justin Greaves, 8. Romario Shepherd, 9. Mathew Forde, 10. Shamar Springer, 11. Jayden Seales
