ODI: New Zealand v West Indies

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The series decider is upon us, thanks to the terrible New Zealand weather the series is tied at 1-1 after 4 matches (2 wash outs).  In the last match, thanks to a sparkling debut from Guptill (122 from 201 not out) NZ posted an impressive 275.  The Windies were at 0 / 64 when rain killed the match, but IMO the batting would have crumbled after the departure of Gayle.&#xD;&#xA; &#xD;&#xA;Bad boy Ryder is back in the NZ team to open the batting, and if he turns up sober he will be determined to make runs.  Guptill has been dropped to number 3.&#xD;&#xA; &#xD;&#xA;Just can&#x27;t see NZ losing a ODI series at home to the Windies and at $1.62 they appear to be good value.&#xD;&#xA; &#xD;&#xA;New Zealand ML

Gun7 · Answer

The series decider is upon us, thanks to the terrible New Zealand weather the series is tied at 1-1 after 4 matches (2 wash outs).  In the last match, thanks to a sparkling debut from Guptill (122 from 201 not out) NZ posted an impressive 275.  The Windies were at 0 / 64 when rain killed the match, but IMO the batting would have crumbled after the departure of Gayle.&#xD;&#xA; &#xD;&#xA;Bad boy Ryder is back in the NZ team to open the batting, and if he turns up sober he will be determined to make runs.  Guptill has been dropped to number 3.&#xD;&#xA; &#xD;&#xA;Just can&#x27;t see NZ losing a ODI series at home to the Windies and at $1.62 they appear to be good value.&#xD;&#xA; &#xD;&#xA;New Zealand ML

Gun7 · Answer

Forecast isn&#x27;t great for today&#x27;s winner takes all match.  Cloudy periods and showers which could have an effect on what happens when the toss is made.  Chasing is generally seen as preferable in rain-affected matches, both teams may want to bowl first, however, the pitch looks hard and fast and there could be runs on offer.  The NZ skipper has given little away saying it was a bat-first pitch but that New Zealand seemed to be a better chasing team.

Gun7 · Answer

New Zealand have won the toss and have sent the Windies in to bat &#x2013; containing Gayle will be very important to the end result here.

Gun7 · Answer

West Indies 1 / 71 after 16 overs.  Gayle is on 47 off 50 balls, really important that NZ can make a break once play resumes after drinks.  Vettori is now bowling and we need him to get the wicket of Gayle or Sarwan.

Gun7 · Answer

Great break-through in the over after drinks, Sarwan caught for 22 off the bowling of Gillespie.  Shiv and Gayle at the crease now - c&#x27;mon Vettori - break this partnership and we&#x27;re looking good

Gun7 · Answer

NZ 3/144 after 20 overs.  Great run rate, but lost a few wickets.  Putting some $$ on Windies live betting at $3.40 to hedge the position a little.

Gun7 · Answer

Got on the Windies live betting at $4 to hedge - NZ top order got out early chasing a total of 294.  Two quick wickets fall and the Windies come in to $1.80 live betting.  NZ now 5/176, chasing a large total and only Taylor left to make the runs really.

magic120 · Answer

Taylor is huge in this

Aussie Battler · Answer

Those two wickets hurt

Gun7 · Answer

NZ need a run a ball with 5 wickets in hand.  Edwards and Powell still have overs - my money would be on the Windies at this stage.  Could fall either way.

ODI: New Zealand v West Indies

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