Published on: Jul 13, 2026 1:48 pm IST | Updated on: Jul 13, 2026 4:51 pm IST
West Indies stunned the Blackcaps in the first of the five-match ODI series by registering a scintillating 7-wicket victory. Courtesy of Alzarri Joseph’s 4 for 41 and debutant Vitel Lawes’ 3 for 54, the hosts bundled out New Zealand for a formidable 267. The chase was led by Keacy Carty’s 95 and skipper Shai Hope’s unbeaten 87 as the duo ensured the West Indies went past the target with 7 balls and 7 wickets to spare. The two teams will now face off in the second ODI of the series on July 14 (IST), with the West Indies aiming for a 2-0 lead and New Zealand hoping to open their account in the series. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 2nd ODI of the New Zealand Tour of the West Indies 2026 at the Providence Stadium in Guyana.
Mitchell Santner and his men went down against Shai Hope’s men in the first ODI of the series, which was a tough pill to swallow for the visiting skipper. The Blackcaps are expected to bounce back in this game and register a win to make it 1-1 in the series. Therefore, the win probability should slightly favor the visitors heading into this game. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 2nd ODI of the New Zealand Tour of the West Indies 2026 at the Providence Stadium in Guyana.
WI: 38% win chance NZ: 62% win chance
Shai Hope is fresh off an unbeaten 87 in the last game and will look to continue from where he left off in the last game. Expect the Windies skipper to play yet another influential knock in this fixture.
The numero uno ranked ODI batter in ICC rankings scored 65 off 73 balls and qill be playing a crucial role in the middle order in this game as well.
The West Indian opener scored 38 in the last game and looked pretty good. Expect Augustee to continue his decent form and deliver in this game as well.
The wicketkeeper batter got a start in the last game with a score of 25 but couldn't make a big impact. An impactful knock is expected from the left-hander in this game.
Check out our prediction for the WI vs NZ 2nd ODI at Providence Stadium, Guyana.
West Indies delivered a stunning performance in the opening ODI of the five‑match series, chasing down New Zealand’s total with seven wickets in hand. The defeat has put the Blackcaps on the back foot, forcing them to reassess their approach ahead of the second game in Guyana.
Despite posting 267 runs, New Zealand’s batting lacked the finishing punch, and their bowlers struggled to contain the Caribbean flair. Daryl Mitchell’s composed 65 and Will Young’s support were positives, but the middle order failed to capitalize on starts. With the ball, Alzarri Joseph and debutant Vitel Lawes exposed vulnerabilities, leaving New Zealand searching for answers.
For Mitchell Santner’s men, the challenge now is to regroup quickly and rediscover their rhythm. The likes of Henry Nicholls, Will Young, and the skipper himself need to step up, while the bowling unit must tighten lines and lengths to counter West Indies’ aggressive stroke play.
With four matches still to play, New Zealand have ample opportunity to bounce back and level the series. The second ODI will be a test of their resilience, character, and ability to adapt under pressure.
West Indies made a powerful statement in the opening ODI of the five‑match series, stunning New Zealand with a commanding seven‑wicket victory. Their bowlers set the tone, with Alzarri Joseph’s fiery spell of 4 for 41 and debutant Vitel Lawes’ impressive 3 for 54 dismantling the Blackcaps’ batting order. Despite New Zealand posting 267, the hosts never looked under pressure in the chase.
Keacy Carty’s fluent 95 anchored the innings, while skipper Shai Hope’s unbeaten 87 ensured the target was overhauled with seven balls and seven wickets to spare. The clinical nature of the performance has raised hopes that this West Indies side is rediscovering its ODI identity, combining disciplined bowling with composed batting.
The challenge now is consistency. One win does not define a series, and the Caribbean outfit must prove that their triumph was not a one‑off. With four matches still to play, maintaining intensity and focus will be crucial. If West Indies can replicate their dominance, they will silence doubters and establish themselves as genuine contenders in this series. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 72 NZ won: 33 WI won: 32 No Result: 7 RECENT form NEW ZEALAND: W W L L L RECENT form WEST INDIES: L L NR AB W
A win in the last game has taken West Indies’ win tally closer to New Zealand’s. In 72 meetings between the two teams now, New Zealand has won 33 fixtures, whereas West Indies has registered 32 wins.
How will the two teams, i.e., West Indies and New Zealand, fare in the 2nd ODI of the New Zealand Tour of West Indies 2026? Let’s take a look.
Henry Nicholls, Nick Kelly, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (WK), Dean Foxcroft, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (C), Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, Matthew Fisher/Ben Lister
John Campbell, Ackeem Auguste, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (C/WK), Sherfane Rutherford, Amir Jangoo, Gudakesh Motie, Khary Pierre, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Vitel Lawes
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 2nd ODI of the New Zealand Tour of West Indies 2026 between New Zealand and West Indies at the Providence Stadium, Guyana.
At Providence, batting first is usually the safer option as the pitch slows down and becomes tougher for stroke‑play in the second innings. Captains winning the toss are likely to opt for runs on the board, aiming for 240+, and then let spinners dictate terms under pressure.
The 2nd ODI of the New Zealand Tour of the West Indies 2026 will be streamed live online on FanCode. There are no streaming rights available for this series on Indian TV channels.
New Zealand is the second-ranked side in ODI cricket. They won’t keep quiet after a defeat in the first game of the series. Heading into the second game, the Blackcaps will look to secure a win to make it 1-1 in the series. West Indies should give them a tough fight, particularly after winning the first game of the series in an impressive fashion, but we expect New Zealand to emerge victorious in this fixture and make it 1-1. Therefore, as per our prediction, New Zealand is expected to win the WI vs NZ 2nd ODI of the New Zealand Tour of the West Indies.
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