New Zealand and West Indies will meet in the second ODI of the three-match series at Providence Stadium, Guyana, on Tuesday, July 14. West Indies hold a 1-0 lead after a convincing seven-wicket victory in the series opener, while New Zealand will be eager to level the series and force a decider.
Match Details
Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Time: 12:00 AM IST, 11:30 PM PST (July 13), 6:30 PM GMT (July 13)
Team Overviews
West Indies head into the second ODI full of confidence after producing an excellent all-round display in the series opener. The hosts chased down New Zealand’s total comfortably, thanks to magnificent innings from Keacy Carty and captain Shai Hope. Their disciplined bowling attack also laid the foundation for victory by preventing New Zealand from accelerating during the latter stages of the innings.
Keacy Carty narrowly missed out on a century with a composed 95, while Shai Hope remained unbeaten on 87 to guide his side home with seven wickets in hand. Alzarri Joseph led the bowling attack brilliantly with four wickets, supported well by Matthew Forde, Jayden Seales, Gudakesh Motie, and Roston Chase. Another victory would hand West Indies the ODI series on home soil.
New Zealand, meanwhile, will be disappointed after allowing several promising batting starts to go unconverted. Will Young, Henry Nicholls, and Daryl Mitchell all contributed useful runs, but the visitors failed to build a match-winning total. Daryl Mitchell stood out with a fighting 65, yet New Zealand could not accelerate in the closing overs.
Mitchell Santner’s side will expect greater contributions from Tom Latham, Michael Bracewell, and Dean Foxcroft as they look to bounce back. Their bowling attack also needs a stronger performance after struggling to contain West Indies during the chase. Jacob Duffy claimed the only breakthrough in the first ODI, while the remaining bowlers were unable to build sustained pressure.
Key Players
Daryl Mitchell remains New Zealand’s biggest batting hope after his composed 65 in the opening ODI. His ability to anchor the innings while accelerating against both pace and spin makes him a crucial player for the visitors. Captain Mitchell Santner will also play a vital role with both bat and ball, while Tom Latham’s experience could prove decisive in the middle order.
For West Indies, Keacy Carty enters the match in outstanding form after his superb 95 in the first ODI. Captain Shai Hope once again demonstrated why he is among the most dependable ODI batters with an unbeaten 87. Alzarri Joseph will lead the pace attack after claiming four wickets in the series opener and remains the biggest bowling threat for the hosts.
Head-to-Head Record
New Zealand and West Indies have shared several memorable ODI contests over the years, with both teams enjoying success across different conditions. While New Zealand have traditionally held the stronger overall record, West Indies have gained early control of this series with a convincing win in the opening match.
Pitch Report
Providence Stadium generally provides a balanced surface that rewards disciplined batting and accurate bowling. Fast bowlers receive assistance with the new ball during the opening overs before batting conditions gradually improve. Spinners can extract some grip during the middle overs, although excessive turn is uncommon.
Teams batting first generally target scores between 260 and 280. Chasing remains a realistic option provided wickets are preserved during the first half of the innings. Another balanced contest between bat and ball is expected.
Probable Playing XIs
New Zealand (Captain: Mitchell Santner): Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Dean Foxcroft, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Jacob Duffy, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith.
West Indies (Captain: Shai Hope): John Campbell, Akeem Auguste, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (c & wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales.
Live Streaming and Broadcast
India: FanCode app and website.
Pakistan: Official broadcast details have not been specified.
United Kingdom: Official broadcast details have not been specified.
Australia: Official broadcast details have not been specified.
Global Viewers: Regional broadcasters will provide coverage according to local broadcasting rights.
Probable Match Scenarios
If New Zealand bowl first after winning the toss, they will aim to exploit the early movement available for the seamers before restricting West Indies to a total below 270. The visitors will then rely on their experienced batting lineup to chase successfully.
If West Indies bat first, Keacy Carty and Shai Hope will look to build another substantial partnership before their finishers accelerate during the final overs. Their pace attack will then attempt to repeat the disciplined performance that secured victory in the first ODI.
The contest between New Zealand’s experienced middle order and West Indies’ aggressive pace attack could prove decisive once again.
Match Prediction
West Indies carry momentum into the second ODI after a clinical performance in the series opener, but New Zealand remain one of the strongest ODI sides in world cricket and possess the experience to respond immediately. The Black Caps have a balanced squad featuring proven batters, quality all-rounders, and an experienced bowling attack capable of correcting the mistakes from the first match.
West Indies have home advantage and enter with confidence following outstanding performances from Keacy Carty, Shai Hope, and Alzarri Joseph. However, maintaining that level against an experienced New Zealand outfit will be a difficult challenge.
A closely fought contest is expected at Providence Stadium, but New Zealand’s greater squad depth and determination to keep the series alive give them a slight edge. Expect Mitchell Santner’s side to produce a much-improved all-round display and level the series at 1-1.
