West Indies face New Zealand at Guyana National Stadium, Providence in the Men’s One Day International Series on 16 July. The third ODI is scheduled to begin at 12:00 AM IST on 17 July, following a 7:30 PM UK start. The five-match series is level at 1-1 after West Indies won the opener by seven wickets before New Zealand responded with a commanding five-wicket victory in the second match.
Form Guide
West Indies
West Indies produced an impressive chase in the opening ODI, reaching 268 for three with seven balls remaining. Keacy Carty led the way with 95, while captain Shai Hope finished unbeaten on 87. However, the hosts suffered a dramatic batting collapse in the second match, losing all ten wickets for 65 runs after reaching 63 without loss and eventually being dismissed for 138. Their response will depend on greater discipline against New Zealand’s spinners.
- Keacy Carty and Shai Hope have led the series run-scoring charts.
- The bowling attack has taken regular wickets in both matches.
- Batting against spin remains the main concern after the second ODI collapse.
New Zealand
New Zealand recovered strongly from their opening defeat, with Jayden Lennox claiming five for 19 to transform the second ODI. The visitors then completed a potentially awkward chase with 104 balls remaining, Tom Latham guiding them home with an unbeaten 37. Mitchell Santner’s side will now look to maintain that momentum and take the lead before the series moves to Barbados.
- Spin attack proved decisive in the series-levelling victory.
- Daryl Mitchell and Tom Latham provide experience in the middle order.
- Bowling unit responded impressively after conceding 268 in the opener.
Key Players
West Indies
- Keacy Carty – The leading run-scorer in the series after two matches and the hosts’ most in-form batter.
- Shai Hope – West Indies’ captain and wicketkeeper remains the key figure around whom the innings is built.
- Alzarri Joseph – The fast bowler has taken five wickets in the series and offers pace through every phase of the innings.
New Zealand
- Jayden Lennox – The left-arm spinner leads the series wicket charts after his match-winning five-wicket haul.
- Daryl Mitchell – New Zealand’s leading run-scorer in the series and a reliable presence against both pace and spin.
- Tom Latham – The experienced wicketkeeper-batter showed his value by guiding the visitors through a difficult chase.
Pitch and Weather Conditions
The first two matches demonstrated that Providence can offer very different challenges. Batting was relatively comfortable in the opener, but the second ODI produced substantial turn as New Zealand’s spinners dismantled the West Indies line-up. Batters will need to use their feet intelligently and rotate the strike rather than relying solely on boundary hitting. Showers are possible earlier in the day, but brighter conditions are expected around the scheduled start, with temperatures close to 28°C.
West Indies vs New Zealand – Prediction
The series is finely balanced, and both sides have already demonstrated clear strengths. West Indies possess the stronger knowledge of local conditions, but their vulnerability against spin makes New Zealand marginal favourites. If Jayden Lennox and Mitchell Santner again control the middle overs, the visitors can take a 2-1 lead. The hosts’ best route to victory is another substantial partnership involving Keacy Carty and Shai Hope, supported by early wickets from their pace attack.
Dream 11 Fantasy Picks
- Keacy Carty – The series’ leading run-scorer and a strong captaincy option.
- Jayden Lennox – Excellent wicket-taking value on a surface offering turn.
- Daryl Mitchell – A dependable middle-order selection with all-round potential.
