West Indies will face New Zealand in the third ODI of the five-match series on July 16 at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. With the series level at 1-1, both teams will be eager to gain the upper hand.
West Indies claimed a comfortable victory in the opening ODI, thanks to a brilliant innings from Keacy Carty. However, they were unable to build on that momentum, suffering a defeat in the second match. The hosts will now aim to bounce back and take a crucial lead in the series.
New Zealand responded strongly after their opening loss, levelling the series with an impressive all-round performance in the second ODI. Jayden Lennox starred with the ball, playing a key role in the victory. The visitors will be confident of carrying that momentum into the third ODI as they look to move ahead in the series.
WI vs NZ Match Details
| Match | West Indies vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI, New Zealand tour of West Indies |
| Date and Time (IST) | Friday, July 17, 12:00 AM (IST) |
| Venue | Providence Stadium, Guyana |
| Live-streaming Details | FanCode (App & Website) |
Providence Stadium, Guyana: Pitch Report
The pitch at Providence Stadium is expected to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball. It proved to be a good batting surface in the opening ODI of the series while it was contrasting in the second game. It also provided enough assistance for both pacers and spinners. With similar conditions likely for the third ODI, another competitive contest can be expected.
WI vs NZ Head to Head ODI Record
| Matches Played | 73 |
| Won by WI | 32 |
| Won by NZ | 34 |
| No Results | 07 |
| First-ever Fixture | June 18, 1975 |
| Most Recent Fixture | July 13, 2026 |
WI vs NZ Predicted Playing 11s
West Indies (WI):
John Campbell, Ackeem Auguste, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (c) (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Amir Jangoo, Gudakesh Motie, Khary Pierre, Alzarri Joseph, Matthew Forde, Vitel Lawes
New Zealand (NZ):
Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Dean Foxcroft, Matthew Fisher, Jacob Duffy, Jayden Lennox
WI vs NZ Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Keacy Carty
Keacy Carty could be the key batter for West Indies in this clash. The right-hander has scored 113 runs in two matches at an impressive average of 56.50. His contribution at the top of the order will be crucial as the hosts look to bounce back from their defeat in the second ODI and take the lead in the series.
Probable Best Bowler: Jayden Lennox
Jayden Lennox could be the key bowler for New Zealand in this clash. The left-arm spinner has picked up six wickets in two matches and played a match-winning role in the second ODI with an outstanding spell. He will look to deliver another impactful performance as the Kiwis aim to build on their momentum and take the lead in the series.
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