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 immediately before the match. Nicholas Hetmyer was added to the squad to replace him for those games. He brings fresh energy to the side. The teams kept the same line-ups for the first ODI, and New Zealand will field first in that match. New Zealand's lineup is untouched for the opening match. Liam Livingstone walked off during the opener and later came back. Livingstone's brief exit was quickly resolved. The change came as the West Indies geared up for the final game. Both sides aim to claim victory in the remaining games. Fans expressed disappointment at Greaves' absence but hope regarding Hetmyer's addition.