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WI vs NZ 4th ODI Fantasy Team predictions take centre stage as West Indies host New Zealand in the fourth ODI of their five-match series at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown. With the series shifting from Guyana to Barbados, New Zealand hold a 2-1 lead after winning the second and third ODIs following West Indies’ victory in the opener. Another win for the visitors would seal the series with a game to spare, while West Indies must bounce back to keep the contest alive. In this preview, you’ll find the match details, recent form, pitch report, probable XIs and two WI vs NZ Fantasy Team combinations for small and grand leagues.
For Indian viewers, the match starts at 7.30 PM IST, a 10.00 AM start in Barbados.
WI vs NZ 4th ODI Match Details
Match: West Indies vs New Zealand, 4th ODI, New Zealand tour of West Indies 2026
Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026
Time: 7.30 PM IST | 10.00 AM local, Barbados
Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
Streaming in India: FanCode
There is no television broadcast confirmed for this series in India.
WI vs NZ 2026 Series Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | July 11 | Providence, Guyana | West Indies won by 7 wickets |
| 2nd ODI | July 13 | Providence, Guyana | New Zealand won by 5 wickets |
| 3rd ODI | July 16 | Providence, Guyana | New Zealand won by 6 wickets |
| 4th ODI | July 19 | Kensington Oval, Barbados | 7.30 PM IST |
| 5th ODI | July 21 | Kensington Oval, Barbados | 7.30 PM IST |
How The Series Has Gone So Far
West Indies made the perfect start, chasing down 267 in the series opener to go 1-0 up. New Zealand hit back hard in Guyana, winning tight chases in both the second and third ODIs to take a 2-1 series lead heading into the Barbados leg. Both matches in Guyana were low-scoring, finishing in the 140s, and New Zealand’s depth in the middle overs proved decisive both times.
West Indies: Home Comfort, But A Fresh Injury Concern
West Indies head into the Barbados leg with the added boost of home conditions at Kensington Oval, a ground with true pace and bounce that has traditionally suited their fast bowling attack. The bigger team news is around Justin Greaves, who has already missed the second and third ODIs with a back injury and remains a doubt for this match, with Cricket West Indies yet to confirm his availability. Shimron Hetmyer, recalled after his Major League Cricket commitments with Seattle Orcas ended early, is the likely replacement if Greaves does not recover in time. Vitel Lawes, the uncapped teenage wristspinner handed a surprise debut for the series opener, has continued to feature and offers a genuine wicket-taking option in these conditions.
New Zealand: Momentum After Two Statement Wins
New Zealand have hit their stride at exactly the right time, winning back to back close finishes to seize control of the series. Daryl Mitchell has been in outstanding form this year, and Mitchell Santner’s captaincy has been a steady hand through a squad that is missing several senior names, with Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Will O’Rourke, Blair Tickner, Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra all unavailable for various reasons. Ben Sears, originally named in the touring squad, has been ruled out and replaced by Ben Lister. Fisher earned his ODI cap in Guyana, continuing New Zealand’s trend of giving fresh faces an opportunity on this tour.
WI vs NZ Head To Head
New Zealand lead the head to head 8 wins to 2 across the last ten meetings between the two sides, and have won both matches in this series so far after West Indies’ opening win. New Zealand also arrive on the back of an 11-match home ODI series winning streak before this tour, though away form in the Caribbean has been a different story, with West Indies having won their last four home ODI series since 2023.
Kensington Oval Pitch Report: Bowl First Favoured
Kensington Oval has hosted 33 matches, with sides bowling first winning 58 percent of the time against 36 percent for teams batting first. The average first innings score sits at 212, well above the totals posted in the low-scoring Guyana leg of this series, and the venue has produced some genuinely huge totals in the past, including a 364 run chase between England and West Indies.
Kensington Oval venue stats:
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 33 |
| Won batting first | 36% |
| Won bowling first | 58% |
| Average 1st innings score | 212 |
| Average 2nd innings score | 183 |
| Highest total | 364/4 by England vs West Indies |
| Lowest total | 91 all out by Ireland vs Australia |
| Highest chased | 364/4 by England vs West Indies |
| Lowest defended | 230/5 by West Indies vs Bangladesh |
Recent matches at Kensington Oval:
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| 3rd ODI, England tour of West Indies 2024 | West Indies won |
| 3rd ODI, West Indies tour of England 2023 (DLS) | West Indies won |
| 2nd ODI, India tour of West Indies 2023 | West Indies won |
Pace has taken 60 percent of wickets at this ground across the last 10 matches against 40 percent for spin, which fits West Indies’ pace-heavy attack better than New Zealand’s more balanced bowling unit.
Barbados Weather Report For WI vs NZ
Partly cloudy conditions are expected, with humidity around 83 percent and temperature close to 27.2°C. Rain chance is a moderate 25 percent, so there is some possibility of interruptions.
WI vs NZ Probable Playing XIs
West Indies (probable): John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (c & wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Amir Jangoo, Shimron Hetmyer, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Vitel Lawes, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph
If Justin Greaves is passed fit, he would likely come in for one of the middle order or seam-bowling options.
New Zealand (probable): Henry Nicholls, Nick Kelly, Will Young, Tom Latham (wk), Daryl Mitchell, Dean Foxcroft, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Jacob Duffy, Nathan Smith, Jayden Lennox
Key Player Battles
Daryl Mitchell vs West Indies’ pace attack: Mitchell has been in career-best form in 2026, and how Alzarri Joseph and Shamar Joseph handle him with the new ball could shape the entire New Zealand innings.
Shai Hope vs Mitchell Santner: Hope’s unbeaten century got West Indies over the line in the series opener, and Santner’s left-arm spin will be central to New Zealand’s plan to control him in the middle overs on a ground that traditionally offers turn later in the innings.
Vitel Lawes vs New Zealand’s middle order: The uncapped teenager has already shown he can trouble batters with his wrist spin. New Zealand’s middle order, built around Mitchell, Foxcroft and Bracewell, will need a clear plan against him in home conditions that should offer him more assistance than most.
WI vs NZ 4th ODI Fantasy Team (Small Leagues)
Wicketkeeper: Shai Hope (C)
Batters: Daryl Mitchell (VC), Keacy Carty, Tom Latham
All Rounders: Michael Bracewell, Sherfane Rutherford
Bowlers: Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Mitchell Santner, Gudakesh Motie, Jacob Duffy
Hope is captain after his century in the series opener and his role as the side’s most reliable batter. Mitchell takes the vice-captaincy on the back of an outstanding 2026. The bowling attack leans on the two frontline pacers from each side plus the spin options from both teams’ captains.
WI vs NZ 4th ODI Fantasy Team (Grand Leagues)
For grand leagues, this second WI vs NZ fantasy team brings in Vitel Lawes as a wildcard given home conditions, along with Shimron Hetmyer as a middle order differential.
Wicketkeeper: Amir Jangoo — differential
Batters: Daryl Mitchell (C), Shimron Hetmyer (VC), Will Young
All Rounders: Michael Bracewell, Roston Chase
Bowlers: Vitel Lawes — differential, Alzarri Joseph, Jacob Duffy, Nathan Smith — differential
Hetmyer offers genuine upside as a middle order hitter in home conditions and carries far lower ownership than Hope or Carty. Lawes is the clearest differential on the pitch, with home conditions and a raw but dangerous wrist-spin skillset that could produce a breakout bowling performance.
Also Read: ENG vs IND Fantasy Team, 3rd ODI: Preview, Probable XIs, Pitch Report And Prediction
WI vs NZ Match Prediction
New Zealand arrive with clear momentum after two consecutive wins, but the shift to Barbados changes the equation. Kensington Oval favours bowling first far more than the Guyana venues did, and West Indies’ pace attack, led by the two Josephs, is well suited to home conditions where they have won four straight home series since 2023. Justin Greaves’ fitness is a genuine swing factor for West Indies. If he is passed fit, their balance improves significantly. New Zealand’s depth and recent form make them favourites on paper, but home advantage and a ground that plays to West Indies’ bowling strengths make this closer to an even contest than the series scoreline suggests.
FAQs
Q. When is the WI vs NZ 4th ODI?
A. Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, starting at 10.00 AM local time, which is 7.30 PM IST.
Q. Where can I watch WI vs NZ live in India?
A. The match will stream live on FanCode. There is no television broadcast confirmed for this series in India.
Q. Who is West Indies’ captain?
A. Shai Hope captains West Indies.
Q. Who is New Zealand’s captain?
A. Mitchell Santner captains New Zealand.
Q. Is Justin Greaves playing for West Indies?
A. He is a doubt. Greaves has missed the second and third ODIs with a back injury and his availability for the 4th ODI had not been confirmed at the time of writing. Shimron Hetmyer is the likely replacement if he is not fit.
Q. What is the series score going into the 4th ODI?
A. New Zealand lead 2-1 after winning the second and third ODIs. West Indies won the series opener.