West Indies will take on New Zealand in the fifth and final ODI of their five-match series on Tuesday, July 21 (local time) at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados. The Black Caps have already clinched the series after a close one-wicket win in the fourth ODI.
New Zealand have an unassailable 3-1 lead and would like to finish the series with a 4-1 win. After losing the initial match he made a good comeback. Mark Chapman chased down the target with a crucial 80 in the last game, while the bowling attack has taken wickets consistently.
West Indies will go into the final ODI hoping to end the series on a positive note in front of their home crowd. After starting with an impressive seven-wicket win, Shai Hope’s team lost the next three matches. In the fourth ODI, the host team came close but fell behind while defending a total of 188 runs.
West Indies vs New Zealand 5th ODI: Match Details
match: West Indies vs New Zealand, 5th ODI
Tournament: West Indies tour of New Zealand, 2026
date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Time: 2:30 PM local (12:00 AM IST / 6:30 PM GMT)
venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
live streaming: Fancode app and website in India
West Indies vs New Zealand 5th ODI: Team News
In the fourth match, West Indies were out for 188 runs. Amir Jangu scored the highest score of 51 runs, while Gudakesh Moti performed brilliantly with the ball, taking 5 wickets for 47 runs. Captain Shai Hope will hope that his top order can form solid partnerships to support the bowling attack.
New Zealand will enter the decisive match after winning three consecutive matches. Fast bowler Matthew Fisher impressed with figures of 3/40 in the fourth ODI, while left-arm spinner Jayden Lennox has been New Zealand’s most consistent bowler in the series. The visiting team will aim to finish the series with a 4-1 win.
West Indies vs New Zealand 5th ODI: Playing XI
West Indies: Akeem Auguste, Justin Greaves, Casey Carty, Shai Hope (C&WK), Amir Jangoo, Sherfane Rutherford, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Moti, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, Vitale Laws.
New Zealand: Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Nick Kelly, Mark Chapman, Tom Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, Matthew Fisher, Jayden Lennox.
West Indies vs New Zealand 5th ODI: Pitch Report
The pitch at Kensington Oval usually provides a good balance between bat and ball in ODIs. The fast bowlers are likely to get seam movement and extra bounce from the new ball, while the spinners could trouble the batsmen in the middle overs. A score of around 260-280 should be competitive in the first innings.
West Indies vs New Zealand 5th ODI: Weather Report
Bridgetown is expected to have sunny skies and temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius. A wind of around 24 km/hr at the beginning of the innings may help the fast bowlers. Humidity will remain near 66%, and there is no rain in the forecast, so a full match is expected.
West Indies vs New Zealand 5th ODI: Head-to-head record
West Indies and New Zealand have faced each other in 74 ODI matches. New Zealand has won 35 matches, while the Windies have won 32 matches. Seven matches ended without a result and none were tied. New Zealand has won four of the last five ODI matches between the two teams.
West Indies vs New Zealand 5th ODI: Key matches to watch
casey carty vs jayden lennox
Casey Carty has been West Indies’ best batsman in the series, scoring 174 runs at an average of 43.50 in four innings. New Zealand spinner Jayden Lennox has dominated with the ball, taking 11 wickets at an average of 14.18.
Gudakesh Moti vs Mark Chapman
Gudakesh Moti almost helped West Indies defend 188 runs with brilliant figures of 5/47 in the fourth ODI. Mark Chapman was the match winner for New Zealand by scoring 80 runs in 82 balls.
Shai Hope vs Mitchell Santner
West Indies captain Shai Hope will want to lead from the front after a quiet series. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner has impressed with both bat and ball, including an unbeaten innings 34 In the last match.
West Indies vs New Zealand 5th ODI: Players to watch
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Kisi Carti: Carty has been the standout batsman for West Indies in the series. The host team will once again depend on him to play match-winning innings with the bat.
Gudakesh Pearl: Moti will go into the final ODI with confidence after his excellent 5/47 in the last game. The left arm spinner will be a threat to New Zealand.
Shai Hope: The West Indies captain will be keen to end the series on a high note. He has the ability to take over the innings and help the host team post or chase a competitive score.
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Jayden Lennox: Lennox has been the best bowler in the series, taking 11 wickets at an average of 14.18 in four matches. He will again play an important role in the middle overs.
Mark Chapman: Chapman has been one of New Zealand’s most reliable batsmen under pressure. Another big inning from him can help the visitors win the series 4-1.
Mitchell Santner: Santner has led New Zealand well throughout the series. He has contributed with both bat and ball and remains one of the most valuable all-rounders of the visitors.
West Indies vs New Zealand 5th ODI: Live Streaming and Telecast Details
Cricket fans in India can watch the fifth ODI live on the FanCode app and website. Fans in the Caribbean can watch the match on ESPN Caribbean or stream it on Disney+. Fans in New Zealand can watch the match on ESPN via Disney+.
West Indies vs New Zealand 5th ODI: Match Prediction
New Zealand will enter the final ODI as clear favorites after sweeping the series with three consecutive wins. Mitchell Santner’s team is looking strong in all departments, with the batsmen handling the pressure well and the bowlers providing consistent success.
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