Justin Greaves pulled out of the West Indies’ ODI squad versus New Zealand because of injury before the second and third matches. The team announced the news just prior to kick‑off. Nicholas Hetmyer joined the side to replace him for those games. He brings additional firepower to the side. The teams kept the same line-ups for the first ODI, and New Zealand are set to bat first in that match. New Zealand's lineup remains unchanged for the opening match. Liam Livingstone left the field during the opener before returning. Livingstone's brief exit was quickly resolved. The change came as the West Indies readied themselves for the concluding match. Both sides look to secure a win in the upcoming fixtures. Fans expressed disappointment at Greaves' absence but optimism about Hetmyer's inclusion.