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WI vs NZ 5th ODI Fantasy Team predictions take center stage as West Indies host New Zealand in the fifth and final ODI of the series at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown. New Zealand have already wrapped up the series 3-1 after winning the fourth match, but both teams will still be eager to finish on a high. While the series result is decided, valuable ODI Championship points and individual milestones remain at stake. In this preview, you’ll find the match details, probable XIs, pitch report, weather forecast, match prediction, and two WI vs NZ fantasy team combinations for small and grand leagues.
This is a day-night match. For Indian viewers, the match starts at 12.00 AM IST on the night of July 21 into July 22, a 2.30 PM start in Barbados.
WI vs NZ 5th ODI Match Details
Match: West Indies vs New Zealand, 5th ODI
Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026 (day-night)
Time: 12.00 AM IST (July 22) | 2.30 PM 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 Result
| Match | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | Providence, Guyana | West Indies won by 7 wickets |
| 2nd ODI | Providence, Guyana | New Zealand won by 5 wickets |
| 3rd ODI | Providence, Guyana | New Zealand won by 6 wickets |
| 4th ODI | Kensington Oval, Barbados | New Zealand won |
| 5th ODI | Kensington Oval, Barbados | 12.00 AM IST |
New Zealand have already secured the series 3-1 with a match to spare.
A Dead Rubber, But Not Meaningless
New Zealand have been the stronger side across the Barbados leg of the tour, winning both matches played at Kensington Oval so far after West Indies took the series opener in Guyana. With the series result decided, this match is about individual form, squad players pushing for a place, and ODI Championship points that both sides want on the board ahead of World Cup qualification. West Indies will want a win in front of their home crowd to end the 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, having now won three matches in a row in this series alone.
| Result | Match |
|---|---|
| New Zealand won | 4th ODI, NZ vs WI 2026 |
| New Zealand won | 3rd ODI, NZ vs WI 2026 |
| New Zealand won | 2nd ODI, NZ vs WI 2026 |
| West Indies won | 1st ODI, NZ vs WI 2026 |
| New Zealand won | 3rd ODI, WI vs NZ 2025 |
Kensington Oval Pitch Report: Bowl First Favoured
Kensington Oval has hosted 34 matches, with sides bowling first winning 59 percent of the time against 35 percent for teams batting first. The average first innings score sits at 211, and the ground has a history of huge totals, including a 364 run chase between England and West Indies.
Kensington Oval venue stats:
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches | 34 |
| Won batting first | 35% |
| Won bowling first | 59% |
| Average 1st innings score | 211 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 4th ODI, NZ vs WI 2026 | New Zealand won |
| 3rd ODI, England tour of West Indies 2024 | West Indies won |
| 3rd ODI, West Indies tour of England 2023 (DLS) | West Indies won |
Pace has taken 58 percent of wickets at this ground across the last 10 matches against 42 percent for spin, a split that continues to favour both attacks’ seam options in this fixture.
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 notable 49 percent, so there is a real possibility of an interrupted match.
WI vs NZ Probable Playing XIs
West Indies (probable): John Campbell, Brandon King, Shai Hope (c), Keacy Carty, Sherfane Rutherford, Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie
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
With the series already decided, both teams may look to rotate one or two players to give fringe squad members game time.
Key Player Battles
Daryl Mitchell vs West Indies’ pace attack: Mitchell has been the standout performer of the series for New Zealand. Alzarri Joseph and Shamar Joseph will want to make an early breakthrough against him after struggling to contain him through the Barbados leg.
Shai Hope vs Mitchell Santner: Hope’s century won West Indies the series opener, but he has gone quiet since. Santner’s control with the ball has been central to New Zealand’s three straight wins and remains the key threat West Indies need a plan for.
Gudakesh Motie vs New Zealand’s middle order: Motie offers West Indies their most reliable wicket-taking option through the middle overs, and how he handles Mitchell, Foxcroft and Bracewell could decide whether West Indies can post a defendable score.
WI vs NZ 5th ODI Fantasy Team (Small Leagues)
Wicketkeeper: Tom Latham
Batters: Daryl Mitchell (C), Shai Hope (VC), Keacy Carty
All Rounders: Michael Bracewell, Sherfane Rutherford
Bowlers: Mitchell Santner, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Jacob Duffy, Shamar Joseph
Mitchell is captain after being the standout batter of the series, and Hope takes the vice-captaincy on the back of his series-opening century, even with a quieter run since. Santner leads the bowling picks given his control through three straight wins.
WI vs NZ 5th ODI Fantasy Team (Grand Leagues)
For grand leagues, this second WI vs NZ fantasy team looks to give squad rotation candidates a chance to shine as differentials.
Wicketkeeper: Amir Jangoo — differential
Batters: Daryl Mitchell (C), Brandon King (VC) — differential, Will Young
All Rounders: Roston Chase — differential, Dean Foxcroft
Bowlers: Mitchell Santner, Nathan Smith — differential, Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Lennox — differential
Brandon King and Roston Chase both offer upside if West Indies look to freshen up their batting order for a dead-rubber finale. Nathan Smith and Jayden Lennox are lower-owned New Zealand bowling picks worth a look if either gets an opportunity with the series already won.
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WI vs NZ Match Prediction
New Zealand go into this match full of confidence after three straight wins to close out the series, and their attack has consistently had the better of West Indies’ batting through the Barbados leg. West Indies will want to end the tour on a high at home, but with the series already gone and a real chance either side rotates their squad, form points clearly towards New Zealand extending their winning run to four matches. A high chance of rain adds an extra layer of unpredictability to how this one plays out.
FAQs
Q. When is the WI vs NZ 5th ODI?
A. Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, starting at 2.30 PM local time, which is 12.00 AM IST on the night of July 21 into July 22.
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. Has the series already been decided?
A. Yes. New Zealand won the series 3-1 after winning the fourth ODI, with this fifth match played as a dead rubber.
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.