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 came into the team as his replacement 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 is untouched for the opening match. Liam Livingstone left the field during the opener but returned shortly after. Livingstone's brief exit was quickly resolved. The change came as the West Indies prepared for the series finale. Both sides aim to claim victory in the upcoming fixtures. Fans showed disappointment at Greaves' absence but optimism about Hetmyer's inclusion.