New Zealand tour of West Indies, 2026 | 22-Jul-2026 12:00 AM | Kensington Oval
NZ 268/9 (50)
WI 269/8 (47.3)
West Indies won by 2 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Seales* | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | 69 | 64 | 2 | 4 | 107.81 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Smith* | 7.3 | 0 | 51 | 1 | 6.8 |
| Jacob Duffy | 8 | 0 | 67 | 3 | 8.38 |
Last Wicket:Alzarri Joseph c Nicholls b Jacob Duffy 0(1) - 248/8 in 44.4 ov.
West Indies vs New Zealand
New Zealand — Innings 1 (268/9 in 50 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Nicholls b Matthew Forde | 10 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Will Young b Vitel Lawes | 56 | 63 | 6 | 1 | 88.89 | |
| Nick Kelly c Justin Greaves b Gudakesh Motie | 64 | 80 | 5 | 2 | 80 | |
| Mark Chapman c Gudakesh Motie b Vitel Lawes | 11 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 91.67 | |
| Tom Latham (wk) c Ackeem Auguste b Alzarri Joseph | 69 | 71 | 6 | 1 | 97.18 | |
| Michael Bracewell c Shai Hope b Alzarri Joseph | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14.29 | |
| Mitchell Santner (c) run out (Jayden Seales/Shai Hope) | 13 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 48.15 | |
| Nathan Smith c Justin Greaves b Jayden Seales | 18 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 120 | |
| Kristian Clarke run out (Justin Greaves/Shai Hope) | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Jacob Duffy not out | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 83.33 | |
| Extras | Byes: 5 | LegByes: 7 | NoBalls: 2 | Wides: 3 | Total: 17 | |||||
| Total | 268 | 9 wkts, 50 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Jayden Lennox | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Forde | 10 | 1 | 49 | 1 | 4.9 |
| Jayden Seales | 10 | 1 | 57 | 1 | 5.7 |
| Vitel Lawes | 10 | 0 | 63 | 2 | 6.3 |
| Alzarri Joseph | 10 | 1 | 38 | 2 | 3.8 |
| Gudakesh Motie | 10 | 0 | 49 | 1 | 4.9 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholls & Will Young | 16 | 27 |
| Nick Kelly & Will Young | 86 | 89 |
| Nick Kelly & Mark Chapman | 25 | 30 |
| Nick Kelly & Tom Latham | 54 | 60 |
| Michael Bracewell & Tom Latham | 1 | 9 |
| Mitchell Santner & Tom Latham | 48 | 54 |
| Nathan Smith & Tom Latham | 9 | 8 |
| Nathan Smith & Kristian Clarke | 7 | 7 |
| Nathan Smith & Jacob Duffy | 21 | 16 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henry Nicholls | 4.3 | 16 |
| 2 | Will Young | 19.2 | 102 |
| 3 | Mark Chapman | 24.2 | 127 |
| 4 | Nick Kelly | 34.2 | 181 |
| 5 | Michael Bracewell | 35.5 | 182 |
| 6 | Mitchell Santner | 44.5 | 230 |
| 7 | Tom Latham | 46.1 | 239 |
| 8 | Kristian Clarke | 47.2 | 247 |
| 9 | Nathan Smith | 49.6 | 268 |
West Indies — Innings 2 (269/8 in 47.3 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ackeem Auguste b Nathan Smith | 34 | 24 | 4 | 2 | 141.67 | |
| Justin Greaves c Nathan Smith b Jacob Duffy | 22 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 146.67 | |
| Keacy Carty b Jayden Lennox | 20 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 37.04 | |
| Shai Hope (c) (wk) c Kristian Clarke b Jayden Lennox | 39 | 52 | 3 | 1 | 75 | |
| Sherfane Rutherford st Tom Latham b Michael Bracewell | 61 | 58 | 2 | 5 | 105.17 | |
| Shimron Hetmyer not out | 69 | 64 | 2 | 4 | 107.81 | |
| Gudakesh Motie c Mitchell Santner b Jayden Lennox | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 80 | |
| Matthew Forde b Jacob Duffy | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 160 | |
| Alzarri Joseph c Henry Nicholls b Jacob Duffy | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jayden Seales not out | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 71.43 | |
| Extras | Wides: 7 | Total: 7 | |||||
| Total | 269 | 8 wkts, 47.3 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Vitel Lawes | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Duffy | 8 | 0 | 67 | 3 | 8.4 |
| Nathan Smith | 7.3 | 0 | 51 | 1 | 6.8 |
| Mitchell Santner | 10 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 3.9 |
| Kristian Clarke | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 4.3 |
| Jayden Lennox | 9 | 0 | 35 | 3 | 3.9 |
| Michael Bracewell | 10 | 0 | 64 | 1 | 6.4 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Ackeem Auguste & Justin Greaves | 57 | 36 |
| Keacy Carty & Justin Greaves | 2 | 4 |
| Keacy Carty & Shai Hope | 59 | 99 |
| Keacy Carty & Sherfane Rutherford | 5 | 13 |
| Shimron Hetmyer & Sherfane Rutherford | 95 | 90 |
| Shimron Hetmyer & Gudakesh Motie | 21 | 18 |
| Shimron Hetmyer & Matthew Forde | 9 | 7 |
| Shimron Hetmyer & Alzarri Joseph | 0 | 1 |
| Shimron Hetmyer & Jayden Seales | 21 | 17 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ackeem Auguste | 5.6 | 57 |
| 2 | Justin Greaves | 6.4 | 59 |
| 3 | Shai Hope | 23.1 | 118 |
| 4 | Keacy Carty | 25.2 | 123 |
| 5 | Sherfane Rutherford | 40.2 | 218 |
| 6 | Gudakesh Motie | 43.2 | 239 |
| 7 | Matthew Forde | 44.3 | 248 |
| 8 | Alzarri Joseph | 44.4 | 248 |
Match Info
| Match | West Indies vs New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Series | New Zealand tour of West Indies, 2026 |
| Time | 22-Jul-2026 12:00 AM |
| Venue | Kensington Oval Barbados |
| Seating Capacity | 28000 |
| Live Telecast | FanCode |
Match Preview: West Indies vs New Zealand (WI vs NZ)
West Indies will face New Zealand in a thrilling match on 22-Jul-2026 in New Zealand tour of West Indies, 2026. The match will be played at Kensington Oval at 12:00 AM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on FanCode.
Kensington Oval Pitch Report for WI vs NZ Match 5 Match
The pitch at Kensington Oval in Barbados is expected to offer some seam movement to the new ball bowlers at the start of the match. This movement can make it challenging for the batsmen to settle in quickly.
Kensington Oval Weather Report Today
Weather in Bridgetown, BB is cloudy. The temperature is expected to around 28°C on the match day with 75% humidity and 8.8 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 42% chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
West Indies is known for its strong batting and bowling, while New Zealand remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in New Zealand tour of West Indies, 2026.
The pitch at Kensington Oval is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. West Indies will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while New Zealand will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between West Indies batting and New Zealand bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will West Indies showcase its strengths, or will New Zealand pull off a major upset? Join us live on FanCode on 22-Jul-2026 to find out the answer!
