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West Indies vs New Zealand – 2nd ODI

The 2nd ODI of the New Zealand Tour of West Indies 2026 will see West Indies take on New Zealand on Monday, July 13, at Providence Stadium in Guyana. The match is scheduled to begin at 2:30 PM local time (6:30 PM GMT / 12:00 AM IST).

West Indies will come into this important ODI under the leadership of Shai Hope. Their batting lineup includes John Campbell, Justin Greaves, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Amir Jangoo, and Ackeem Auguste. Hope can provide stability in the middle order, while Rutherford, Campbell, and Greaves have the ability to increase the scoring rate when required.

West Indies also have useful all-round options through Roston Chase, Keemo Paul, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, and Vitel Lawes. Chase can play an important role with both bat and off-spin, while Paul and Forde can contribute with the ball and add valuable runs lower down the order. This balance can help West Indies adjust to different phases of the ODI.

Their bowling attack includes Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales, Matthew Forde, Keemo Paul, Gudakesh Motie, Roston Chase, and Vitel Lawes. Alzarri Joseph and Shamar Joseph can provide pace and bounce with the new ball, while Seales can be effective with disciplined lines. Motie and Chase could be very important in the middle overs if the surface becomes slower.

New Zealand, led by Mitchell Santner, will look to challenge West Indies with a balanced and experienced squad. Their batting unit includes Henry Nicholls, Nick Kelly, Mark Chapman, Will Young, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Hay, Dean Foxcroft, and Michael Bracewell. Latham and Young can bring control to the innings, while Chapman, Mitchell, Bracewell, and Hay can add momentum in the middle and final overs.

New Zealand also have strong all-round depth through Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Nathan Smith, Dean Foxcroft, and Kristian Clarke. Santner and Bracewell can provide spin control along with important runs, while Mitchell adds experience and power in the middle order. Nathan Smith and Clarke can strengthen the lower order while offering useful seam options.

Their bowling department features Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell, Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, Ben Lister, Jayden Lennox, Matthew Fisher, Kristian Clarke, and Dean Foxcroft. Santner and Bracewell will be key in controlling the middle overs, while Duffy, Lister, Fisher, and Smith can test West Indies with pace and movement. New Zealand will need early wickets to keep West Indies’ power-hitters quiet.

Providence Stadium in Guyana can offer a balanced ODI surface, but spinners and slower bowlers often become important as the match progresses. Batters may need time to settle before playing attacking shots freely. Pacers can get some assistance with the new ball, while the middle overs could bring turn and grip for the spinners. A first-innings score of around 245-265 could be competitive at this venue.

Expert Prediction: West Indies have a 52% chance of winning, while New Zealand have a 48% winning chance. 

Disclaimer: This video expresses the author’s personal insights and analysis. We encourage readers to consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.