West Indies, captained by Shai Hope, and New Zealand, captained by Mitchell Santner, will face each other in the second ODI of the five-match series on Monday, July 13 at the Providence Stadium in Guyana.
West Indies will go into the match with a 1-0 lead after an impressive seven-wicket win in the series opener. The fast bowlers get the early pace and the spinners become more effective as the game progresses.
West Indies vs New Zealand 2nd ODI: Match Details
match: West Indies vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI
series: West Indies tour of New Zealand, 2026
date: Monday, July 13, 2026
Time: 2:30 PM local time (12:00 AM IST)
venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana
West Indies vs New Zealand 2nd ODI: Venue Overview
Providence Stadium, also known as the Guyana National Stadium, is one of the West Indies’ regular international venues. The stadium has hosted ODI, T20I and ICC tournament matches since 2007 and is known for hosting competitive competitions.
The venue generally offers balanced conditions. Fast bowlers get help from the new ball, while spinners often dominate the middle overs. Some dew may also be seen in the evening matches, which will make chasing the target a little easier.
West Indies vs New Zealand 2nd ODI: Pitch Report
The Providence Stadium pitch is expected to provide a more balanced surface for the second ODI. The new ball should provide movement to the fast bowlers, while the dry surface is likely to help the spinners as the match progresses.
Batsmen who spend time at the crease generally find success on this ground. The average first innings score is around 216-217, and a total between 270-280 should be competitive.
West Indies vs New Zealand 2nd ODI: Weather Forecast
The weather forecast is encouraging despite the possibility of light rain during the afternoon. The temperature is expected to reach around 31 degrees Celsius with humidity remaining high throughout the match.
The chance of rain during the afternoon session is around 40–50%, but drops to less than 20% in the evening. Most of the matches are expected to be played without any interruption.
West Indies vs New Zealand 2nd ODI: Records at the venue
Providence Stadium has hosted 26 men’s ODI matches. Teams batting first have won 13 matches, while teams chasing have won 12 matches. One match ended without result.
West Indies also started the series with a seven-wicket win over New Zealand at the same venue after chasing 268 runs in 48.5 overs.
West Indies vs New Zealand 2nd ODI: Average score of 1st innings
The average first innings score at Providence Stadium is around 217. Teams usually need to build partnerships in the middle overs before gaining momentum in the final stages. A score above 280 should put the batting team in a strong position.
West Indies vs New Zealand 2nd ODI: Average score in 2nd innings
The average score in the second innings at the venue is around 196. Chasing becomes a little easier under lights, especially if dew comes during the second innings.
West Indies vs New Zealand 2nd ODI: Records of chases at venues
Teams batting second have won 12 of the 26 ODI matches played at the Providence Stadium, giving them a success rate of over 46%. West Indies’ successful target in the first ODI may once again inspire the winning captain to bowl first.
West Indies vs New Zealand 2nd ODI: Highest team score at venue
The highest ODI score at Providence Stadium is 309/6, made by West Indies against Pakistan on April 7, 2017. Teams scored over 300 only three times at the venue.
West Indies vs New Zealand 2nd ODI: Lowest team total at the venue
The lowest ODI score at Providence Stadium is 98 runs, made by West Indies against Pakistan on 14 July 2013. Batting can be challenging when bowlers make full use of the conditions.
West Indies vs New Zealand 2nd ODI: Important spot statistics
Matches played: 26
Won by batting first: 13
Won while chasing: 12
No results: 1
Average score of first innings: 216
Average score of second innings: 196
Highest team total: West Indies – 309/6 vs Pakistan
Lowest team total: West Indies – 98 vs Pakistan
Highest individual innings: 130* – Tamim Iqbal (Bangladesh) vs West Indies
Best bowling figures: 7/12 – Shahid Afridi (Pak) vs West Indies
West Indies vs New Zealand 2nd ODI: Pitch report verdict
The pitch should keep both batsmen and bowlers competitive throughout the match. Early wickets could prove crucial, while spin is expected to play a big role later in the innings.
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