+ The Carribean team made a fantastic start of the one day international series against New Zealand at home. They limited the Kiwi team to 267 runs and then were in charge of the chase from the beginning to the end. They won the match by 7 wickets.

+ As this series is five matches long, a win in the second match will put West Indies in strong position to win the series. The Kiwi team have to make a comeback and even up the series. West Indies requires points to stay in the contention of ODI World Cup Cricket qualification.

+ New Zealand won the toss. They are going to bowl first.

+ The venue of the match is Providence Stadium in Guyana.

+ Sharmar Joseph is replaced by Matthew Forde in West Indian team.