WI vs NZ 5th ODI: Preview, Predicted XIs, Player Tips & Match Prediction

Get all details for WI vs NZ 5th ODI: match timings, venue, probable playing XIs, key players to watch, live streaming info, pitch report, and expert tips.

WI vs NZ 5th ODI: Preview, Predicted XIs, Player Tips & Match Prediction (Image Source: Google)

WI vs NZ 5th ODI, Cricket Tips: After losing the first ODI, New Zealand made a remarkable comeback in the five-match ODI series. They won the next three matches on the trot and have taken a 3-1 unassailable lead. The final ODI will be held on Wednesday at 12 PM IST at Kensington Oval in Barbados.

West Indies have been pretty bad with the bat. They have been bowled out for 138, 140 and 188 in the last three matches. Though they made New Zealand grind for runs in the last game and Gudakesh Motie picked up a fifer. But West Indies have been poor on the field.

WI vs NZ: Match Details

• Date: July 22, 2026 (Wednesday)
• Time: 12:00 AM IST
• Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados

WI vs NZ: Live Streaming Details

Indian fans can watch the live action of the WI vs NZ 5th ODI on the FanCode mobile app or website.

WI vs NZ: Head-to-Head in ODIs

• Total Matches: 72
• West Indies: 32
• New Zealand: 33
• No-result: 07

WI vs NZ: Ground Pitch Report

Kensington Oval offers a slow and low deck. As seen in the last game, it is an excellent surface for slow bowlers, as the ball will grip and turn off the surface. Fast bowlers can extract early swing and movement, while the batting conditions will get tougher with time.

WI vs NZ: Possible XIs

West Indies: Ackeem Auguste, Justin Greaves, Shai Hope (c & wk), Keacy Carty, Sherfane Rutherford, Amir Jangoo, Alzarri Joseph, Matthew Forde, Vitel Lawes, Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales

New Zealand: Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Mark Chapman, Tom Latham (wk), Nick Kelly, Michael Bracewell, Nathan Smith, Mitchell Santner (c), Jacob Duffy, Matthew Fisher, Jayden Lennox

WI vs NZ: Player to Watch Out For

Probable Best Batter

Shai Hope and Will Young are two in-form batters for these sides. They will be key batters for these sides.

Probable Best Bowler

Gudakesh Motie picked up a fifer in the last game and used the conditions pretty well. Jayden Lennox is the leading wicket-taker for the series, and he has been tough to face.

Today Match Prediction: West Indies have been poor on the field, while New Zealand have been pretty good under pressure. Hence, we predict New Zealand to win this game.

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Disclaimer: The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.