Mitchell Injury Prompts New Zealand to Bowl First Against West Indies
New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl first after confirming that all-rounder Daryl Mitchell would miss the match due to injury.
West Indies Announce Squad Changes
West Indies made four alterations to their playing eleven for the encounter. Justin Greaves, Amir Jangoo, Matthew Forde and Jayden Seales were brought into the side.
The players leaving the eleven were John Campbell, Shimron Hetmyer, Kevin Paul and Khary Pierre.
Details of the Replacements
- Greaves comes in for Campbell
- Jangoo replaces Hetmyer
- Forde takes the place of Paul
- Seales steps in for Pierre
The changes reflect the adjustments made by the West Indies selection panel ahead of the fixture. New Zealand’s decision to bowl first follows the confirmation of Mitchell’s unavailability.
These team updates set the stage for the match between the two sides.