West Indies will take on New Zealand in the fifth and final ODI of the series on Tuesday, July 21 at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown. The Black Caps took an unassailable 3-1 lead after a one-wicket win in the fourth ODI and will aim to end the tour with a 4-1 series win.
West Indies would like to end the series on a positive note in front of their home fans. Shai Hope’s team started the series with a win by seven wickets but has faced three consecutive defeats. The hosts struggled with the bat and failed to build substantial partnerships.
New Zealand’s batting has handled the pressure well throughout the series, while the bowlers have provided timely breakthroughs. The visitors will start as favorites to win the series 4-1.
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)
venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
live streaming: FanCode (India), Disney+ (Caribbean & NZ), Willow TV (USA)
Live broadcast: espn caribbean
West Indies vs New Zealand 5th ODI: Pitch and weather report
Kensington Oval generally provides a balanced surface for ODI cricket. Fast bowlers may get some swing and seam movement from the new ball. Once the ball gets old, spinners can also make an impact in the middle overs. A first innings score of around 240-260 should be competitive.
The weather in Bridgetown is expected to be partly sunny with temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius. Humidity will be close to 66%, while a steady breeze may help the fast bowlers at the start. There is no possibility of any interruption in the match due to rain.
West Indies vs New Zealand 5th ODI: Head-to-head record
West Indies and New Zealand have faced each other in 74 ODI matches. The Blackcaps have won 35 matches, while the West Indies have won 32 matches. Seven matches ended without result. Notably, out of the last five ODIs between the two sides, the Men in Maroon have won only one.
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: Toss Prediction
Teams batting second have dominated white-ball cricket at the Kensington Oval, winning 30 of the 50 completed games. Captains usually prefer to field first to take advantage of the pitch conditions.
West Indies vs New Zealand 5th ODI: Score Prediction
If West Indies bat first: 245-265
If New Zealand bats first: 255-275
West Indies vs New Zealand 5th ODI: Key players to watch
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Kisi Carti: Carty has been West Indies’ best batsman in the series, scoring 174 runs in four innings. He will be important for the host team in the final ODI.
Gudakesh Pearl: The left-arm spinner performed brilliantly in the fourth ODI, taking 5 wickets for 47 runs. He remains the biggest wicket-taking option for West Indies and can trouble New Zealand again.
Rich Jangu: Jangu had played a fighting inning of 51 runs in the last match. His ability to keep the innings steady makes him an important player in the middle order.
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Will Young: The opener has scored 120 runs in four innings of this series. He has given a solid start and will look to give New Zealand another strong base.
Jayden Lennox: The left-arm spinner has been the best bowler of the series with 11 wickets in four matches. His control and ability to strike in the middle overs makes him a key player.
Mark Chapman: Chapman led New Zealand to a thrilling victory by playing a match-winning inning of 80 runs in the fourth ODI. He will once again be important in the batting lineup of the visiting team.
West Indies vs New Zealand 5th ODI: Best Batsman Prediction
West Indies: Shai Hope is a strong contender to become West Indies’ top scorer. He, who has been the hosts’ most consistent batsman, has failed to perform well in recent matches and may make a comeback in the final match.
New Zealand: Daryl Mitchell can become New Zealand’s highest run-scorer batsman. A middle-order batsman has the ability to handle fast and spin bowling.
West Indies vs New Zealand 5th ODI: Best Bowler Prediction
West Indies: Gudakesh Moti is the prime candidate to become the host team’s top wicket-taker. The left-arm spinner comes into the match after taking an impressive five-wicket haul in the fourth ODI.
New Zealand: Jayden Lennox is the favorite to lead the bowling charts. He has taken 11 wickets in four matches at an average of 14.18, making him the best bowler of the series.
West Indies vs New Zealand 5th ODI: Win Probability
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New Zealand: 55%
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West Indies: 45%
West Indies vs New Zealand 5th ODI: Expert’s verdict
New Zealand will enter the final ODI with a strong momentum after winning the series by winning three consecutive matches. West Indies have struggled to perform consistently. The host team will have to give a complete performance with the bat.
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