West Indies vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI of the New Zealand tour of West Indies, 2026, is scheduled for Monday, July 13, 2026, at Providence Stadium, Guyana, with play starting at 2:30 PM local time and 11:00 PM IST. This match carries extra weight because West Indies go into it 1-0 up after a commanding win in the opener, and New Zealand need a response fast to avoid slipping further behind in the five-match series.
Providence Stadium generally offers a surface that helps seamers early before becoming more batting-friendly as the innings progresses, so the first 10 overs and the middle-overs tempo will matter a lot. In day-night ODIs here, captains often prefer to bowl first to exploit the early moisture, with spinners becoming more effective as the pitch wears in the middle overs. There is some threat of rain in the morning around the venue, though it is not expected to be a major factor once the match window begins, which is a good sign for a full contest.
This is a pivotal game for both teams because West Indies are trying to build on their momentum from the series opener, while New Zealand are looking to level the score before the series shifts away from Guyana. The hosts will see this as a chance to move closer to sealing the series, while New Zealand will back their experience and squad depth to bounce back after a disappointing performance with both bat and ball. In a five-match series, going 2-0 down early often changes the mood of everything that follows.
West Indies come into the game full of confidence after chasing down 268 with seven balls to spare, but their challenge now is doing it all over again with the same discipline. Their batting looked settled once the top order got going, though they will know that consistency, not just power, was what won them the first match. New Zealand, by contrast, arrive having shown promising starts from several batters without converting them into a big total, and that kind of missed opportunity often costs sides in tight ODI contests.
NZ vs WI Match details
Match: West Indies vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI
Date: Monday, July 13, 2026
Time: 2:30 PM local / 11:00 PM IST
Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana
West Indies vs New Zealand Live Streaming Info
West Indies vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI, is expected to be shown live on ESPN Caribbean for fans in the Caribbean, with streaming available through the ESPN hub on Disney+. In India, the match will be available for live streaming on the FanCode app and website with an active subscription.
Where to watch
TV: ESPN Caribbean
Online streaming: Disney+ (ESPN hub) / FanCode
Live Streaming Info:
The 1st ODI NZ vs WI will be live on TNT Cricket.
Live Score Info:
West Indies vs New Zealand 2026: All matches on ESPN and Cricbuzz have live scores.
West Indies vs New Zealand
Head-to-head record
West Indies and New Zealand have now faced each other in 69 ODIs. West Indies have won 32, New Zealand have won 30, and 7 matches have ended with no result, giving the hosts a slight edge after their win in the series opener. That near-even record makes this one of the more interesting white-ball matchups in world cricket.
| Last five ODIs | Result |
|---|---|
| July 11, 2026 | West Indies beat New Zealand by 7 wickets |
| November 22, 2025 | New Zealand beat West Indies by 1 wicket |
| November 19, 2025 | New Zealand beat West Indies by 4 wickets |
| November 16, 2025 | New Zealand beat West Indies by 7 runs |
| August 21, 2022 | New Zealand beat West Indies by 5 wickets |
West Indies analysis
West Indies’ biggest strength right now is momentum. Their batting order delivered in the series opener, with Keacy Carty (95) and captain Shai Hope (87*) putting together a match-winning partnership to chase down 268. Hope remains a vital anchor because he can hold the innings together, while Alzarri Joseph’s four-wicket haul with the ball showed the bowling attack has enough variety to trouble New Zealand again.
Their challenge is repeating that level of discipline rather than relying on one big partnership. In ODI cricket, momentum can disappear quickly if the top order does not fire again. If West Indies want to move closer to sealing the series, they need another stable platform for their power hitters and death bowlers to build on.
Probable XI: John Campbell, Ackeem Auguste, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (capt, wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Amir Jangoo, Gudakesh Motie, Khary Pierre, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Vitel Lawes.
New Zealand analysis
New Zealand’s strength is still their structure and squad depth, even with several first-choice players unavailable. Daryl Mitchell was the standout with a composed 65 in the first ODI, while Will Young (49) and Henry Nicholls (27) gave useful starts at the top. Mitchell Santner’s leadership and left-arm spin give them balance heading into a surface that should assist slower bowlers as the match progresses.
Their weakness in the opener was converting starts into a match-winning total and controlling the closing overs with the ball. That said, their system has usually covered for lapses like this over time, and a repeat of Mitchell’s form combined with tighter bowling could easily turn this contest around.
Probable XI: Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (capt), Nathan Smith, Matthew Fisher, Jacob Duffy, Jayden Lennox.
Key talking points
New Zealand must bowl and bat with more discipline to avoid falling 2-0 behind in the series.
West Indies’ biggest edge is the confidence and rhythm carried over from the series opener.
The toss could be decisive, with sides expected to bowl first to exploit early moisture under lights.
Spin is likely to play a bigger role in the middle overs as the Providence pitch wears.
West Indies look the stronger side on current form and home advantage, so they start as favorites to move 2-0 up. New Zealand have the batting and bowling depth to respond, but they will need a much more complete performance than they showed in the opener. If Daryl Mitchell can build another substantial innings and the bowlers tighten up in the death overs, New Zealand have every chance of leveling the series before it moves on from Guyana.