West Indies/New Zealand face off

West Indies and host New Zealand will face off at McLean Park this evening at 6 p.m. Jamaica time in the final One-Day International that will decide the rain-hit series.



After an impressive showing in the fourth One Day on Saturday, young medium pacer Lionel Baker is set to be part of the battle today.



Baker was the day’s best bowler in the fourth match at Eden Park, which was abandoned due to rain. He bowled with control and discipline to take two for 29 from 10 consecutive overs, as New Zealand scored 275 for four off their 50 overs.



In reply, Windies openers Chris Gayle and Sewnarine Chattergoon raced to 64 without loss off just 10.3 overs, but bad weather forced the players off the field leaving the series locked 1-1.



Meanwhile, troubled batsman Jesse Ryder is returning to New Zealand’s set-up for the deciding game after being dropped for the fourth match for breaching a team curfew and drinking alcohol.