WI vs NZ 1st ODI: Preview, Predicted XIs, Player Tips & Match Prediction

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WI vs NZ 1st ODI: Preview, Predicted XIs, Player Tips & Match Prediction (Image Source: Google)

WI vs NZ 1st ODI, Cricket Tips: West Indies are ready to host New Zealand for the five-match ODI series in July. The first ODI of the series will begin at 12 AM IST on Sunday at Providence Stadium in Guyana. Shai Hope is back leading the hosts, and they are coming off a test series win over Sri Lanka.

On the other hand, New Zealand will be led by Mitchell Santner. They recently beat England in the historic test series win. Both teams are in search of the right combination as teams are preparing for the ICC ODI World Cup 2027 in South Africa next year.

WI vs NZ: Match Details

• Date: July 12, 2026 (Sunday)
• Time: 12:00 AM IST
• Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana

WI vs NZ: Live Streaming Details

In India, fans can watch the live action of the West Indies vs New Zealand ODIs on the FanCode streaming platform.

WI vs NZ: Head-to-Head in ODIs

• Total Matches: 68
• West Indies: 31
• New Zealand: 30
• No-result: 07

WI vs NZ: Ground Pitch Report

The wicket at Providence Stadium is slow and low. It does not have much bounce, and the wicket is on the slower side. Spinners will have a big role here as the ball grips the surface more. The toss will be crucial here, as chasing will be difficult.

WI vs NZ: Possible XIs

West Indies: Shai Hope (c & wk), Keacy Carty, John Campbell, Ackeem Auguste, Justin Greaves, Sherfane Rutherford, Gudakesh Motie, Roston Chase, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph

Sri Lanka: Will Young, Tom Latham (wk), Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Michael Bracewell, Mitch Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, Ben Lister, Matthew Fisher

WI vs NZ: Player to Watch Out For

Probable Best Batter

Shai Hope and Daryl Mitchell are two in-form batters, and they will be the ones to watch out for.

Probable Best Bowler

Jayden Seales has been the go-to ODI bowler for West Indies, who takes the wickets up front. Jacob Duffy is the power play specialist for New Zealand, and he can swing the ball at a good pace.

Today Match Prediction: West Indies have the home conditions on their side, but New Zealand are the superior side in both departments. Hence, we predict New Zealand to win this game.

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