WI vs NZ 4th ODI Toss Live: New Zealand Elects to Bowl

Bridgetown: New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and elected to bowl first against the West Indies in the pivotal 4th One Day International (ODI) at the Kensington Oval.

Leading the five-match series 2-1, the Blackcaps will look to unleash their disciplined bowling contingent on a fresh pitch. Pacer Jacob Duffy and breakout left-arm spinner Jayden Lennox will seek early breakthroughs under slightly overcast skies. Santner cited the historical trend of the venue favoring chasing sides, alongside potential evening dew, as the primary factors influencing his decision.

For the West Indies, captain Shai Hope expressed readiness to bat first, noting that the Bridgetown surface looks firmer and more reliable than the low, slow pitches encountered during the first three legs at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. The home side faces an uphill battle to keep the series alive. Crucially, vital ICC rankings points are also on the line as the squad aims for direct qualification for the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Adding immense emotional weight to the encounter, the match is designated as a special tribute fixture honoring the legendary Sir Garry Sobers. To celebrate the icon, Cricket West Indies opened the venue doors with free admission, ensuring an energetic local crowd to rally behind the Men in Maroon.

West Indies Playing XI for 4th ODI 

Shai Hope (c & wk), Ackeem Auguste, Keacy Carty, Sherfane Rutherford, Amir Jangoo, Justin Greaves, Matthew Forde, Alzarri Joseph, Vitel Lawes, Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales

New Zealand Playing XI for 4th ODI 

Mitchell Santner(c), Tom Latham (wk), Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Nick Kelly, Mark Chapman, Michael Bracewell, Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, Matthew Fisher, Jayden Lennox

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