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West Indies and New Zealand meet in the 2nd ODI at Providence Stadium in Guyana on Monday, July 13, and the hosts have already flipped the script. West Indies won the opener by seven wickets, their first win over New Zealand since 2022, and now lead the five match series 1 0 with two more games to come at this ground. In this preview you will find the match details, form, pitch report and two WI vs NZ 2nd ODI fantasy team options, one safe and one for grand leagues.
There is one big cloud over this match, and it is a literal one. The forecast for Monday in Guyana shows an 88 percent chance of rain with humidity at 94 percent, so interruptions, a shortened game and DLS calculations are all in play.
For Indian viewers, the match starts at 12.00 AM IST on the night of Monday, July 13 going into Tuesday, July 14, which is a 2.30 PM afternoon start in Guyana. The match will be streamed on FanCode in India.
WI vs NZ 2nd ODI Match Details
Match: West Indies vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI, New Zealand tour of West Indies 2026
Date: Monday, July 13, 2026
Time: 12.00 AM IST (night of July 13 into July 14) | 2.30 PM local time in Guyana
Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana
Streaming in India: FanCode
Series: West Indies lead 1 0
Umpires: Ahsan Raza and Zahid Bassarath on field, Alex Wharf as TV umpire, Javagal Srinath as match referee
WI vs NZ ODI Series 2026: Scoreboard & Remaining Schedule
| Match | Venue | Date | Time (IST) | Result / Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | Providence, Guyana | July 11 | 12:00 AM IST | West Indies won by 7 wickets (NZ 267, WI 268/3) |
| 2nd ODI | Providence, Guyana | July 13 | 12:00 AM IST | Upcoming |
| 3rd ODI | Providence, Guyana | July 16 | 12:00 AM IST | Upcoming |
| 4th ODI | Kensington Oval, Barbados | July 19 | 12:00 AM IST | Upcoming |
| 5th ODI | Kensington Oval, Barbados | July 21 | 12:00 AM IST | Upcoming |
Series Score: West Indies lead the five-match ODI series 1-0.
Note: All matches begin at 2:30 PM local time, which is 12:00 AM IST on the following day for viewers in India.
What Happened In The 1st ODI
New Zealand looked set for a big total at 234 for 4 in the 44th over, with Daryl Mitchell making 65 and Will Young 49, and then lost their last six wickets for 33 runs to be bowled out for 267 with a ball unused. Alzarri Joseph finished with 4 for 41, but the story of the day was Vitel Lawes.
The 19 year old left arm wrist spinner, playing his first professional match at any level, took 3 for 54 on debut. He struck with his sixth ball in international cricket to remove Henry Nicholls, produced a beauty to have Mark Chapman stumped, and later removed Michael Bracewell to trigger the collapse. Our preview of the opener flagged Lawes as the debutant to watch, and he delivered beyond anyone’s expectations.
The chase belonged to Keacy Carty and Shai Hope. After John Campbell fell early, Ackeem Auguste added 38 and then Carty and Hope put on 131 for the third wicket. Carty fell for 95 going for his hundred with a slog sweep, Hope finished unbeaten on 87 off 92 with four sixes, and Sherfane Rutherford hit the winning runs. It was only the second time a target above 250 has ever been chased at Providence, with evening dew making batting easier under lights.
Hope said afterwards he was proud of the fight his team showed despite what he called a few injuries in the background, and singled out Carty for controlling the chase.
West Indies: Winning Formula, No Reason To Change
West Indies got almost everything right in the opener. The spin plan worked, with Lawes and Gudakesh Motie squeezing the middle overs on a gripping pitch, Alzarri’s pace cleaned up the tail, and the top order chased a record target without drama. Carty answered questions about his form with a player of the match innings, and Hope continued his brilliant record against New Zealand after his unbeaten 109 against them last November.
The one thing to monitor is the squad. Khary Pierre, the left arm spinner, has appeared in the squad list since the opener, and Hope’s mention of injuries in the background suggests the XI is not guaranteed to be unchanged. Confirm at the toss, but a winning team at home rarely changes.
New Zealand: A Collapse To Fix And Changes To Consider
New Zealand will feel this was a game they threw away. At 234 for 4 with Mitchell set, 290 was the floor, and 267 was never enough once the dew arrived. The collapse of six for 33 exposed exactly what the absences of Conway, Ravindra and the rested pace group mean, and the inexperience showed against a debutant wrist spinner nobody had footage of.
There were positives. Mitchell continued his fine record against West Indies after his 119 in Christchurch last year, Young batted well at the top, and Jayden Lennox’s left arm spin was tidy and unlucky, with New Zealand failing to review an lbw against Auguste on 18 that would have been out. Matthew Fisher made his debut and now knows Caribbean conditions.
The questions are in the middle order. Nick Kelly, Dean Foxcroft and Mitch Hay are all in the squad and pushing, and after a batting failure in the opener, Santner and the management have a real selection call to make for a must not lose game.
WI vs NZ Head To Head Record
New Zealand still lead the recent head to head 8 wins to 2 across the last ten ODIs, but Saturday’s result ended their run of five straight wins in the fixture and was West Indies’ first ODI victory over them in four years. The overall rivalry is nearly even after 72 matches, with New Zealand marginally ahead. West Indies have also now backed up their record of not losing a home ODI series since 2023 with the perfect start to defending it.
Providence Pitch Report: Spin, Grip And Evening Dew
Providence remains a spinner’s ground. Across recent matches here, spin has taken 54 percent of the wickets against 46 percent for pace, and the venue numbers back the reputation.
Providence Stadium ODI stats
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 26 |
| Won Batting First | 50% |
| Won Bowling First | 46% |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 217 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 188 |
| Highest Total | 309/6 by West Indies vs Pakistan |
| Lowest Total | 98 by West Indies vs Pakistan |
| Lowest Total Successfully Defended | 189/9 by Australia vs South Africa |
Recent ODIs At Providence Stadium
| Match | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI vs NZ, 1st ODI 2026 | NZ 267 | WI 268/3 | West Indies won by 7 wickets |
| WI vs BAN, 3rd ODI 2022 | WI 178 | BAN 179/6 | Bangladesh won by 4 wickets |
| WI vs BAN, 2nd ODI 2022 | WI 108 | BAN 112/1 | Bangladesh won by 9 wickets |
The pattern across these games is clear. First innings scores at Providence are usually modest, chasing sides have won all three of the most recent ODIs here, and Saturday’s 268 was only the second successful chase above 250 in the ground’s history. The opener followed the script early, with the ball gripping through the middle overs, before dew changed the equation under lights and made the chase smoother.
That dew factor is now the tactical headline. Both captains saw what happened on Saturday, and with more moisture around on Monday, the toss winner will almost certainly bowl first again. A first innings total needs to be 280 plus to feel safe, and if rain shortens the game, spin at the death becomes even more valuable.
Guyana Weather Report For WI vs NZ 2nd ODI
This is the worry. The forecast shows an 88 percent chance of rain, 94 percent humidity and a temperature around 23 degrees, which is as threatening as a matchday forecast gets in the Caribbean wet season. Expect delays, a possible reduction in overs, and DLS to loom over any chase. A washout is genuinely possible, and fantasy players should factor the risk into contest entries.
WI vs NZ Probable Playing XIs
West Indies (probable): John Campbell, Ackeem Auguste, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (c, wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Vitel Lawes, Alzarri Joseph
Jayden Seales and Shamar Joseph are the other pace options, Keemo Paul adds an all round choice, and new squad addition Khary Pierre gives them a third left arm spinner if conditions demand it.
New Zealand (probable): Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Tom Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Jayden Lennox, Jacob Duffy, Matthew Fisher
Nick Kelly, Dean Foxcroft and Mitch Hay are pressing for middle order spots after the collapse, with Ben Lister and Kristian Clarke the alternative seamers.
Key Player Battles
Shai Hope vs Mitchell Santner: Hope has scores of 109 not out and 87 not out in his last two ODIs against New Zealand, and Santner’s middle over accuracy is the best tool New Zealand have to stop a third.
Daryl Mitchell vs Vitel Lawes: New Zealand’s best batter now has footage of the teenager, and Lawes no longer has the element of total mystery. Round two of this contest may decide whether 280 is possible.
Will Young vs Alzarri Joseph: Young held the innings together on Saturday until the collapse. Alzarri’s 4 for 41 included cleaning up that lower order, and his new ball burst at Young sets the tone.
WI vs NZ 2nd ODI Fantasy Team (Small Leagues)
Wicketkeeper: Shai Hope (C)
Batters: Keacy Carty (VC), Daryl Mitchell, Will Young
All Rounders: Mitchell Santner, Roston Chase, Michael Bracewell
Bowlers: Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Vitel Lawes, Jacob Duffy
Hope is the captain with 87 not out and 109 not out in his last two innings against this opponent, plus wicketkeeping points and the captaincy. Carty is the vice captain straight off a player of the match 95 at this ground. Lawes graduates from grand league punt to regular pick after his debut, and the spin heavy structure fits a venue where slow bowlers take 54 percent of the wickets.
WI vs NZ 2nd ODI Fantasy Team (Grand Leagues)
For grand leagues, this second WI vs NZ 2nd ODI fantasy team leaves out Hope and Carty, who will be the two most owned players after the opener.
Wicketkeeper: Tom Latham
Batters: Sherfane Rutherford, Ackeem Auguste, Will Young, Mark Chapman
All Rounders: Mitchell Santner (VC), Justin Greaves
Bowlers: Gudakesh Motie (C), Jayden Seales, Nathan Smith, Jayden Lennox
Motie as captain is the differential at his home ground, where the pitch grips more each game it hosts and New Zealand’s middle order just showed how it plays wrist spin. Santner is the vice captain with overs, wickets and lower order runs guaranteed. Auguste and Rutherford both contributed in the chase at low ownership, Chapman is due after the stumping, and Lennox was the unluckiest bowler of the opener. One tactical note given the forecast: in a rain shortened game, frontline bowlers and top three batters keep their value best, which this team is built around.
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WI vs NZ 2nd ODI Match Prediction
The momentum, the conditions and the crowd all say West Indies. Their spin attack is built for Providence, Hope and Carty are in the form of the series, and New Zealand’s rebuilt middle order has now failed against wrist spin once and must prove it was a one off. But New Zealand are ranked second in the world for a reason, Mitchell and Young gave them a platform even in defeat, and teams this experienced rarely collapse twice in a row.
If the rain allows a full game, West Indies start narrow favourites to go 2 0 up. If the weather chops the match into a sprint, the coin toss and DLS maths might matter more than anything either team does.
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Q. When is the WI vs NZ 2nd ODI?
A. The 2nd ODI will be played on Monday, July 13 at Providence Stadium in Guyana, starting at 2.30 PM local time, which is 12.00 AM IST on the night of July 13 going into July 14.
Q. Where can I watch WI vs NZ 2nd ODI live in India?
A. The match will be streamed live on the FanCode app and website in India. There is no TV broadcast in India for this series.
Q. Will rain affect the WI vs NZ 2nd ODI?
A. Very possibly. The forecast shows an 88 percent chance of rain in Guyana on Monday with 94 percent humidity, so delays, a shortened match or even a washout are all realistic outcomes.
Q. Who won the 1st ODI between West Indies and New Zealand?
A. West Indies won by 7 wickets, chasing 268 with 7 balls to spare. Keacy Carty made 95, Shai Hope finished 87 not out, and debutant Vitel Lawes took 3 wickets. West Indies lead the five match series 1 0.
Q. Who should be captain in the WI vs NZ 2nd ODI fantasy team?
A. Shai Hope is the best captain choice with unbeaten scores of 87 and 109 in his last two ODIs against New Zealand, plus wicketkeeping points. Gudakesh Motie is a strong differential captain for grand leagues at his home ground.
Q. Who is Vitel Lawes?
A. Vitel Lawes is a 19 year old left arm wrist spinner who took 3 for 54 on ODI debut in the opener, in what was his first professional match at any level. He removed Henry Nicholls, Mark Chapman and Michael Bracewell.
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