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New Zealand ODI Squad West Indies 2026 has been announced, with New Zealand Cricket naming a 16-member squad for the five-match ODI series against West Indies starting July 11 in Guyana. Mitchell Santner will captain the side.
The biggest talking point is Matthew Fisher. The fast bowler earns his first ever ODI call-up for this tour. Head coach Rob Walter said Fisher bowls with good pace and has been working hard on his variations to bowl at different stages of the innings.
Jacob Duffy is back in the squad after a short break following the birth of his first child. Duffy had not played international cricket since the T20 World Cup earlier this year and his return gives New Zealand another experienced seam option.
The Absentees
This squad has several notable names missing.
Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry and Will O’Rourke have all been rested as part of workload management ahead of the 2027 World Cup cycle. Blair Tickner is out after ankle surgery.
Devon Conway is unavailable for family reasons.
Rachin Ravindra has been given time off to play MLC 2026 for Washington Freedom. New Zealand Cricket have confirmed this arrangement. Ravindra joining WF for the second half of MLC 2026 is now official. Fantasy players note: Rachin Ravindra is now confirmed available to play for Washington Freedom in MLC 2026. If he appears in the WF playing XI he is an immediate top fantasy pick.
New Zealand ODI Squad West Indies 2026
Mitchell Santner (C), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Kristian Clarke, Jacob Duffy, Matthew Fisher, Dean Foxcroft, Mitch Hay, Nick Kelly, Tom Latham (WK), Jayden Lennox, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Will Young.
Spin department: Mitchell Santner leads with support from Michael Bracewell, Jayden Lennox and Dean Foxcroft.
Pace department: Kristian Clarke, Ben Sears and Nathan Smith are the main pace options alongside debutant Matthew Fisher and the returning Jacob Duffy.
Series Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | July 11, 2026 | Guyana National Stadium | Guyana |
| 2nd ODI | July 13, 2026 | Guyana National Stadium | Guyana |
| 3rd ODI | July 16, 2026 | Guyana National Stadium | Guyana |
| 4th ODI | July 19, 2026 | Kensington Oval | Barbados |
| 5th ODI | July 21, 2026 | Kensington Oval | Barbados |
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World Cup in Mind
Coach Rob Walter said this tour is part of New Zealand’s preparation for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup which will be held across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Getting younger players like Fisher and Duffy into the ODI setup now is part of that longer-term plan.
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Why has Matthew Fisher been included in the New Zealand ODI Squad
West Indies 2026?Matthew Fisher has earned his maiden ODI call-up after impressing with his pace and ability to bowl in different phases of an innings. New Zealand selectors see him as a promising fast-bowling option for the team’s long-term plans, especially with the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup approaching.
Why are Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry and Will O’Rourke not part of the squad?
The trio has been rested as part of New Zealand Cricket’s workload management strategy. The management wants to keep its frontline fast bowlers fresh and fit while also giving emerging players valuable international experience ahead of the next World Cup cycle.
Why is Rachin Ravindra missing from the New Zealand ODI squad?
Rachin Ravindra has been granted permission by New Zealand Cricket to play in MLC 2026 for Washington Freedom. The decision allows him to continue his franchise commitments while the national team tests new combinations during the ODI series against West Indies.
Who will captain New Zealand in the ODI series against West Indies?
Mitchell Santner will lead New Zealand in the five-match ODI series. Along with captaining the side, he will play a key role as the team’s lead spinner and is expected to guide a squad featuring several young and developing players.
When and where will the New Zealand vs West Indies ODI series be played?
The five-match ODI series begins on July 11, 2026, in Guyana. The opening three matches will be played at Guyana National Stadium, while the final two ODIs will take place at Kensington Oval in Barbados, concluding the series on July 21, 2026.