West Indies are all set to host New Zealand in the third match of the ODI series. This match will be played in Guyana. The series is tied at 1-1 and this is the decider.
After losing the opening match, New Zealand came back strongly to win the previous match by five wickets. This should be another exciting match between these two sides and the winner of this game will clinch the series.
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Match Details |
Information |
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Match |
West Indies vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI |
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Series |
New Zealand tour of West Indies 2026 |
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Venue |
Guyana |
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Date & Time |
17 July 2026, 12:00 AM IST |
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Format |
ODI |
WI vs NZ Head-to-Head Records in ODI Cricket
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Head-to-Head Record |
Stats |
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Total Matches Played |
69 |
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West Indies Wins |
31 |
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New Zealand Wins |
31 |
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No Result |
7 |
WI vs NZ Recent Form
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Team |
Last 5 Matches |
Form |
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West Indies |
L • NR • NR • W • L |
Poor |
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New Zealand |
W • L • L • L • W |
Decent |
WI vs NZ Providence Pitch Report
The surface at Providence will be very good for batting and plenty of runs will be on offer. There will be some help for the spinners. The average score will be around 260.
WI vs NZ Match Weather Forecast
The weather at Providence is set to be cloudy with temperatures around 25 degrees. There will be few showers throughout the game and fans will hope it does not play a spoilsport.
WI vs NZ Probable playing 11
West Indies: John Campbell, Ackeem Auguste, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope(w/c), Sherfane Rutherford, Amir Jangoo, Gudakesh Motie, Khary Pierre, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Vitel Lawes
New Zealand: Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Nathan Smith, Matthew Fisher, Jacob Duffy, Jayden Lennox
WI vs NZ Squad – New Zealand tour of West Indies 2026
West Indies: John Campbell, Ackeem Auguste, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope(w/c), Sherfane Rutherford, Amir Jangoo, Gudakesh Motie, Khary Pierre, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Vitel Lawes, Jayden Seales, Matthew Forde, Roston Chase, Keemo Paul, Justin Greaves
New Zealand: Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham(w), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, Matthew Fisher, Jayden Lennox, Mitchell Hay, Kristian Clarke, Ben Lister, Dean Foxcroft, Nick Kelly
WI vs NZ Toss Prediction
West Indies captain Shai Hope is expected to win the toss and opt to bowl first. West Indies will prefer chasing at this venue.
WI vs NZ Match Prediction
West Indies are playing at home and looking a stronger side. They are expected to win this match.
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Prediction Category |
Prediction |
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Toss Winner |
West Indies |
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Match Winner |
West Indies |
WI vs NZ Match Scenario
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Match Scenario |
Prediction |
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Case 1 |
West Indies win toss & bat first |
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Expected Score |
270-280 |
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Case 2 |
New Zealand win toss & bat first |
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Expected Score |
260-270 |
WI vs NZ Injury & Availability News – New Zealand tour of West Indies 2026
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Team |
Injury Update |
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West Indies |
No confirmed injuries or availability issues |
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New Zealand |
No confirmed injuries or availability issues |