West Indies vs New Zealand Today's Match Prediction, 4th ODI - Who will win today’s match?
Mitchell Santner, Shai Hope (Source: @windiescricket)
Published - 18 Jul 2026, 08:59 PM• Read time - 12 mins
Having lost back-to-back matches in the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand, West Indies have their backs against the wall, heading into the fourth ODI on Sunday, July 19, at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados. After starting the series with a seven-wicket win, West Indies lost back-to-back matches and are on the cusp of losing the series.
For the last two matches, they’ve made a couple of changes to the squad, adding batting allrounder Justin Greaves and top-order batter Brandon King. It remains to be seen if the duo will be able to help them save the series.
On the other hand, New Zealand have been clinical in the last two matches and will be eyeing their fourth successive series win against the hosts. The two teams will be playing in Sir Garfield Sobers’ country, and will be paying tribute to the legendary all-rounder, who recently died.
WI vs NZ Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Sunday, July 19 | West Indies vs New Zealand | 4th ODI | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados | 10:00 AM |
Kensington Oval Stats (Men's ODI)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 49 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 19 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 29 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 227 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 201 |
| Highest Total Recorded (Batting first) | 360/8 (50) by West Indies vs England, 2019 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 91/10 (30) by Ireland vs Australia, 2007 |
| Highest Score Chased | 361 [364/4 in 48.4 overs] by England vs West Indies, 2019 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 197 by Pakistan vs West Indies, 2000 |
Kensington Oval Stadium Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | Decent | Good | Decent |
| Bounce | Good | Good | Moderate |
| Movement/turn | Decent | Minimal after powerplay | Good |
| Best Phase | Middle overs | With the new ball | Middle Overs |
WI vs NZ Head-to-Head record (ODIs)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 74 |
| West Indies | 32 |
| New Zealand | 35 |
| No result | 7 |
West Indies vs New Zealand Predicted Playing XI
West Indies (WI):
Brandon King, Ackeem Auguste, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (capt and wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Shimron Hetmyer, Justin Greaves, Gudakesh Motie/Shamar Joseph, Khary Pierre/Jayden Seales, Alzarri Joseph, Vitel Lawes.
New Zealand (NZ):
Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Dean Foxcroft, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (capt), Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, Jayden Lennox
Players to watch out for in WI vs NZ:
Keacy Carty (WI):
Carty has been in rich form in the series so far, having scored a match-winning 95 (112) in the first ODI, followed by a gutsy 48 in the third ODI. With West Indies having their back against the wall, they will desperately hope for a big innings from Carty to help them make a comeback in the series.
Nathan Smith (NZ):
Having remained wicketless in the two matches so far, Smith will love the transition from the slow surface of Guyana to the fast, bouncy pitches of Barbados. Coming from rich form in Tests, Smith will likely make an impact in the upcoming fixture.
Today's Match Prediction: New Zealand to win
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.