WI vs NZ 3rd ODI 2026: Match Preview, Date, Time & Venue

The WI vs NZ 3rd ODI will be played at Providence Stadium, Guyana, on July 16, 2026, with the series tied 1-1. After each team wins once, they will battle for the series victory. Fans in Pakistan can watch West Indies vs New Zealand live on tapmad with streaming, highlights, and match coverage.

Team Form and Recent Performance

West Indies

West Indies enter the decider with one win and one loss in the series. Captain Shai Hope leads a confident batting unit, while Jayden Seales continues spearheading the bowling attack.

New Zealand

New Zealand bounced back brilliantly after losing the opening ODI, leveling the series 1-1. Mitchell Santner's side will rely on Daryl Mitchell and Will Young to secure victory.

Key Players to Watch

Shai Hope (West Indies)

The West Indies captain has scored 384 runs in his last 10 ODIs at an average of 64, making him the backbone of the batting lineup.

Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand)

Mitchell has been outstanding, scoring 445 runs in his last five ODIs at an average of 111.25 and remains New Zealand's biggest batting threat.

Jayden Seales (West Indies)

The fast bowler has claimed 11 wickets in his last five matches while maintaining an impressive economy rate of 5.98.

Jayden Lennox (New Zealand)

Lennox has been New Zealand's standout bowler recently, taking 14 wickets in seven matches with remarkable control.

Head-to-Head Record

West Indies and New Zealand have shared one win each in the current series. However, New Zealand has won four of their last five ODI meetings, giving them a slight edge.

Probable Playing XIs

West Indies:

Shai Hope (c & wk), Ackeem Auguste, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Keemo Paul, Matthew Forde, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, Gudakesh Motie.

New Zealand:

Mitchell Santner (c), Will Young, Nick Kelly, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Tom Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, Jayden Lennox, Ben Lister.

Match Details

Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026
Time: 11:30 PM (PKT)
Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana
Series: New Zealand tour of West Indies 2026

Conclusion

The WI vs NZ 3rd ODI promises an exciting series finale. Watch West Indies vs New Zealand live on tapmad with live streaming, highlights, and follow the WI vs NZ live score throughout the match.