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West Indies vs New Zealand, WI vs NZ 2026, Today Match Prediction
WI vs NZ Win Probability
Toss Winner - New Zealand won the toss and choose to bowl first
New Zealand won by 6 wickets
Can West Indies regain the series lead?
- Jayden Lennox was the standout performer for New Zealand in the 2nd ODI, returning with sensational figures of 5/19.
- Shai Hope has been West Indies' most consistent batter in recent ODIs, scoring 384 runs in his last 10 matches at an average of 64.
- Daryl Mitchell continues to lead New Zealand's batting charts, amassing 445 runs in his last 5 ODIs at a remarkable average of 111.25.
New Zealand to win the match.
| Tournament: | New Zealand tour of West Indies, 2026 |
| Format: | odi |
| Venue: | Providence Stadium, Guyana, Guyana |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 31.0°C|Overcast |
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WI vs NZ Match Prediction & Analysis
West Indies and New Zealand will lock horns in the third ODI of the five-match series at Providence Stadium, Guyana. After New Zealand bounced back with a convincing five-wicket victory in the second ODI, the series is now finely poised at 1-1, making this a crucial contest for both sides.
West Indies made an impressive start by winning the series opener but failed to build on that momentum in the second ODI. Their recent ODI form has been mixed, with one win, one defeat, one no result, one abandoned match, and another defeat in their last five matches. The hosts will now be eager to respond strongly and regain the series lead.
New Zealand, meanwhile, produced an excellent all-round performance in the second ODI to level the series. The visitors have now won two of their last five ODIs, while losing the other three, and will head into this game with renewed confidence after their dominant chase.
The recent head-to-head record continues to favour New Zealand, who have won four of the last five ODIs against West Indies, with the Caribbean side claiming the remaining victory. Having already shared the first two games of this series, both teams will be desperate to gain the upper hand in what promises to be a closely fought encounter.
With the series level at 1-1, West Indies will be aiming to make home advantage count and move ahead once again. New Zealand, on the other hand, will look to carry the momentum from their second ODI win and take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
WI
L
W
L
L
L
WI
138/10 in 36.0 3.83
WI vs NZ 2026
New Zealand beat West Indies by 5 wickets141/5 in 32.4 4.32
268/3 in 48.5 5.49
WI vs NZ 2026
West Indies beat New Zealand by 7 wickets267/10 in 49.5 5.36
248/5 in 33.3 7.4
247/9 in 34.0 7.26
NZ
W
L
L
L
W
NZ
138/10 in 36.0 3.83
WI vs NZ 2026
New Zealand beat West Indies by 5 wickets141/5 in 32.4 4.32
268/3 in 48.5 5.49
WI vs NZ 2026
West Indies beat New Zealand by 7 wickets267/10 in 49.5 5.36
199/4 in 35.3 5.61
BAN vs NZ 2026
Bangladesh beat New Zealand by 6 wickets198/10 in 48.4 4.07
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 5 Matches
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TEAMS PREVIEW
West Indies Preview
West Indies suffered a disappointing 5-wicket defeat in the second ODI after being bowled out for just 138 runs in 36 overs, allowing New Zealand to level the five-match series at 1-1.
With the bat, John Campbell top-scored with 43 off 41 balls, while Amir Jangoo contributed 24 runs. Ackeem Auguste and Keacy Carty chipped in with 18 each, but the middle and lower order collapsed as the hosts lost their last eight wickets for just 77 runs.
The bowlers fought hard despite the low total. Khary Pierre was the standout performer with 2/33 in 9 overs, while Gudakesh Motie returned 1/32 in 9.4 overs and Alzarri Joseph claimed 1/23 in 4 overs. However, the target proved too small to defend as New Zealand chased it down comfortably.
West Indies will now be aiming to bounce back in the third ODI and regain the series lead. The hosts will need a much stronger batting display, while expecting their experienced bowling attack to continue applying pressure against the Black Caps.
Key Players: Shai Hope, John Campbell, Alzarri Joseph
West Indies Predicted Playing XI:
John Campbell, Ackeem Auguste, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (c & wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Amir Jangoo, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Khary Pierre, Alzarri Joseph, Vitel Lawes.
West Indies Key Players From Previous Game Of New Zealand tour of West Indies, 2026
West Indies Actual Playing XI:
Sherfane Rutherford, Ackeem Auguste, Keemo Paul, John Campbell, Shai Hope, Alzarri Joseph, Vitel Lawes , Keacy Carty, Gudakesh Motie, Khary Pierre, Shimron Hetmyer
New Zealand Preview
New Zealand bounced back brilliantly in the second ODI, securing a five-wicket victory to level the five-match series 1-1. Their bowlers laid the foundation by dismissing West Indies for just 138, before the batters completed the chase in 32.4 overs.
With the ball, Player of the Match Jayden Lennox produced a sensational spell of 5/19 in 8 overs, while Mitchell Santner and Michael Bracewell chipped in with 2 wickets each to dismantle the West Indies batting lineup.
In the chase, Tom Latham anchored the innings with an unbeaten 37 off 61 balls, while Will Young and Daryl Mitchell contributed 28 runs each. Michael Bracewell remained unbeaten on 24 off 26 balls to help New Zealand comfortably reach 141/5.
Having bounced back strongly after losing the opening ODI, New Zealand will head into the third match full of confidence. They will now look to build on the momentum, take the lead in the series, and put West Indies under pressure with another all-round performance.
Key Players: Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Jayden Lennox
New Zealand Predicted Playing XI:
Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Dean Foxcroft, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Jacob Duffy, Matthew Fisher, Jayden Lennox.
New Zealand Key Players From Previous Game Of New Zealand tour of West Indies, 2026
New Zealand Actual Playing XI:
Tom Latham, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Dean Foxcroft, Daryl Mitchell, Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, Jayden Lennox
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather in Guyana is expected to be partly cloudy with light rain, with the temperature around 30°C. Humidity will remain close to 73%, while light winds of around 14 km/h could provide some assistance to the seamers early in the innings. There is around a 55% chance of rain, so brief interruptions cannot be ruled out.
WI vs NZ Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Pace BounceSpin Bowling
Average Turn
The Providence Stadium in Guyana offers a balanced pitch for ODI cricket. A total of 27 ODIs have been played here, with 13 matches won by teams batting first and 13 by teams chasing, while one match ended without a result. The average first-innings score is 214, while the average second-innings score is 193, making it a fairly even venue.
Score Prediction
If West Indies bat first: 250–270 runs
If New Zealand bat first: 245–265 runs
Toss: To Bat
The captain winning the toss is likely to bat first. Out of 27 ODIs played at the Providence Stadium, 13 matches have been won by teams batting first, while 13 have been won by teams bowling first (with one no result). Although the numbers are evenly split, the pitch tends to slow down as the match progresses, making setting a competitive total a good option.
Toss Prediction: West Indies to win the toss.
WI vs NZ
Winning Prediction
The series is evenly poised at 1-1, but New Zealand head into the third ODI with a slight edge after their convincing five-wicket victory in the previous match. Their bowlers completely dominated the second ODI, dismissing West Indies for just 138, before the batters comfortably chased down the target.
West Indies will once again have the advantage of playing at home, but their batting unit must deliver a much stronger performance after the collapse in the last game. New Zealand, meanwhile, have regained momentum, enjoy the better recent ODI form, and also hold the advantage in the recent head-to-head record against the Caribbean side.
With confidence high following their dominant all-round display in the second ODI, New Zealand are favourites to take a 2-1 lead in the series.
New Zealand to win the match.
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