New Zealand tour of West Indies 2026: An exciting match in the series between the West Indies and New Zealand is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 12:00 AM (IST) at the Kensington Oval in Barbados. Given their recent form, the New Zealand team appears to be the strong favorite to win this match. Here is a look at the pitch report, probable playing XI, head-to-head statistics, and Dream11 prediction tips for this game.
WI vs NZ Match Details
| Match | West Indies vs New Zealand (WI vs NZ) |
|---|---|
| Series | New Zealand tour of West Indies, 2026 |
| Date | Wednesday, 22nd July 2026 |
| Time | 12:00 AM (IST) / 06:30 PM (GMT) |
| Venue | Kensington Oval, Barbados, West Indies |
Kensington Oval Pitch Report & Weather Update
Pitch Report: Fast bowlers are expected to receive significant assistance (seam movement) from the new ball during the opening overs on the Kensington Oval pitch in Barbados, making it challenging for batsmen to score runs early in the innings.
Overall, this is considered a batting-friendly pitch, where fast bowlers hold a slight edge (53%) over spinners (47%).
- Total Matches: 54
- Wins for team batting first: 22
- Wins for team bowling first: 30
- Average first-innings score: 226 runs
- Average second-innings score: 198 runs
- Highest score: 364/4
Weather Report: Cloudy conditions are expected in Bridgetown (Barbados) on the day of the match. The temperature will be around 28°C, with 75% humidity and a wind speed of 8.8 km/h. There is a 42% chance of rain during the match.
WI vs NZ Head-to-Head Records (ODI)
Matches between West Indies and New Zealand in ODI cricket have always been fiercely contested:
| Matches Played | West Indies Won | New Zealand Won | Tie/No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | 32 | 36 | 7 |
WI vs NZ Probable Playing 11
West Indies (WI) Probable Playing 11
Ackeem Auguste, Justin Greaves, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (Captain & Wicketkeeper), Amir Jangoo, Sherfane Rutherford, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales, Alzarri Joseph, Vitel Lodge.
New Zealand (NZ) Probable Playing 11
Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Nick Kelly, Mark Chapman, Tom Latham (Wicketkeeper), Michael Bracewell, Nathan Smith, Mitchell Santner (Captain), Jacob Duffy, Matthew Fisher, Jayden Lennox.
WI vs NZ Team News & Key Players
West Indies (WI) Team Updates:
- Openers: Ackeem Auguste and Justin Greaves will open the innings. Both are known for their aggressive batting.
- Middle Order: Keacy Carty will prove to be the backbone of the batting lineup at number 3. Captain Shai Hope and Amir Jangoo will bolster the middle order.
- Bowling Attack: Gudakesh Motie, the star of the previous match, will spearhead the spin attack, while Vitel Lawes and Alzarri Joseph will lead the pace attack.
New Zealand (NZ) Team Updates:
- Openers: Henry Nicholls and Will Young will open the batting.
- Middle Order: Nick Kelly will bat at number three, while Mark Chapman and wicketkeeper Tom Latham will handle middle-order responsibilities.
- Bowling Attack: Captain Mitchell Santner and Jayden Lennox—who is in excellent form this series—will manage the spin department. Jacob Duffy and Nathan Smith will lead the pace attack.
WI vs NZ Match Prediction & Expert Fantasy Tips
Toss Prediction: According to experts, West Indies might win the toss and elect to bowl first.
Match Winner: Considering recent form, New Zealand (NZ) has a higher probability of winning this match.
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices (SL & GL Teams):
- Small Leagues (SL): Keacy Carty and Mitchell Santner will be the best multiplier options for Small Leagues.
- Grand Leagues (GL): Vitel Lawes could prove to be an excellent differential pick for the captaincy in Grand Leagues.
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