West Indies vs New Zealand Today's Match Prediction, 1st ODI - Who will win today’s match?
Daryl Mitchell (Source: Blackcaps)
Published - 11 Jul 2026, 11:47 AM• Read time - 12 mins
Fresh off a remarkable 2‑1 Test series win over England in their own backyard, New Zealand now turn their focus to a new challenge. The Blackcaps are set to take on West Indies in a five‑match ODI series, with the opener scheduled at Providence Stadium in Guyana on July 11.
New Zealand’s pace attack looks thin in the Caribbean. With Kyle Jamieson, Will O’Rourke, and Matt Henry rested after their heavy workloads in England, the tourists will lean heavily on the experience of Jacob Duffy.
Supporting him will be bowling allrounder Nathan Smith, left-arm quick Ben Lister, youngster Kristian Clarke, and uncapped seamer Matt Fisher. Duffy himself missed the England tour due to paternity leave, making his return crucial for balance.
The batting department offers more reassurance. With Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, and Tom Latham among the names in the squad, New Zealand have enough depth to counter the Windies’ bowling attack.
West Indies, meanwhile, come into the series with mixed fortunes. They suffered a frustrating 1‑0 defeat in their recent three‑match ODI series against Sri Lanka at home, losing the opener before rain washed out the remaining two fixtures.
Yet, the hosts are buoyed by their 1‑0 Test series win over Sri Lanka, a result that has injected confidence into the camp. Playing at home, they will look to carry that momentum into the ODIs against New Zealand.
WI vs NZ Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Saturday, July 11 | West Indies vs New Zealand | 1st ODI | Providence Stadium, Guyana | 2:30 PM |
Providence Stadium, Guyana Stats (Men's ODI)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 25 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 13 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 11 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 216 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 193 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 308/5 (50) by Pakistan vs West Indies, 2017 (Batting first) |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 98/10 (41) by West Indies vs Pakistan, 2013 |
| Highest Score Chased | 309 [309/6 in 49 overs] by West Indies vs Pakistan, 2017 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 189 by South Africa vs Australia, 2016 |
Providence Stadium Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | Decent | Good | Average |
| Bounce | Good | Good | Moderate |
| Movement/turn | Decent | Minimal after powerplay | Decent |
| Best Phase | Middle overs | With the new ball | Middle Overs |
WI vs NZ Head-to-Head record (ODIs)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 71 |
| West Indies | 31 |
| New Zealand | 33 |
| No result | 7 |
West Indies vs New Zealand Predicted Playing 11
West Indies (WI):
Justin Greaves, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (c) (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales
New Zealand (NZ):
Henry Nicholls, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Dean Foxcroft, Mitchell Hay (wk), Mark Chapman, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, Ben Lister
Players to watch out for in WI vs NZ:
Shai Hope (WI):
Shai Hope is expected to carry the load of the West Indian batting order. He anchors the batting really well and would love to bat right through the innings.
Daryl Mitchell (NZ):
Daryl Mitchell has transformed himself into a bedrock of New Zealand's batting order. The right-handed batter is also in seriously good form, having scored a Test century against England at Trent Bridge recently.
Today's Match Prediction: West Indies to win
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.