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New Zealand Bowls First; Seifert Injured in T20 Clash
11/5/2025
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Story summary
- New Zealand won the toss and chose to bowl in the Twenty20 International against the West Indies in Auckland, launching a tour with five T20s, three ODIs, and three Tests.
- New Zealand wicketkeeper Tim Seifert is sidelined with a finger injury.
- Mitchell Hay replaces him as wicketkeeper.
- Ackeem Auguste of the West Indies is included for his fifth Twenty20 International.
- The West Indies welcome back pacer Matthew Forde from injury.
