India, July 16 -- The explosive five-match One Day International series between the West Indies cricket team and the New Zealand national cricket team has reached a vital juncture today as both sides prepare for a tie-breaking battle. The highly competitive bilateral tour stands perfectly balanced at one win apiece after the opening two encounters delivered contrasting dominant results for both camps. Host skipper Shai Hope led his side to an emphatic seven-wicket victory in the series opener, chasing down a respectable total with absolute clinical precision. However, the visiting team bounced back brilliantly under the smart leadership of Mitchell Santner to secure a five-wicket win in the subsequent match. With the crucial third match s...