West Indies won the toss and elected to field, handing Vitel Lawes and Matthew Fisher their respective ODI debuts. However, rain interrupted play and reduced the match to 34 overs per side.
Mitchell Hay was also brought into the New Zealand side as replacement cover for Tim Seifert. For complete match details, the New Zealand National Cricket Team Vs West Indies Cricket Team Match Scorecard provides information on the playing XI, batting and bowling performances, and the impact of the weather-affected contest.
| No. | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henry Nicholls | Batter |
| 2 | Will Young | Batter |
| 3 | Nick Kelly | Batting All-rounder |
| 4 | Mark Chapman | Batter |
| 5 | Tom Latham | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| 6 | Michael Bracewell | Batting All-rounder |
| 7 | Mitchell Santner (C) | Bowling All-rounder |
| 8 | Kristian Clarke | Bowler |
| 9 | Nathan Smith | Bowling All-rounder |
| 10 | Jacob Duffy | Bowler |
| 11 | Jayden Lennox | Bowler |
| No. | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ackeem Auguste | Batter |
| 2 | Justin Greaves | Batting All-rounder |
| 3 | Keacy Carty | Batting All-rounder |
| 4 | Shai Hope (C & WK) | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| 5 | Shimron Hetmyer | Batter |
| 6 | Sherfane Rutherford | Batting All-rounder |
| 7 | Matthew Forde | Bowler |
| 8 | Gudakesh Motie | Bowler |
| 9 | Alzarri Joseph | Bowler |
| 10 | Jayden Seales | Bowler |
| 11 | Vitel Lawes | Bowler |
| Team | Score | Overs | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 268/9 | 50.0 | — |
| West Indies | 269/8 | 47.3 | Won by 2 wickets |
| No. | Date | Format | Venue | New Zealand | West Indies | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 21, 2026 | ODI | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown | 268/9 | 269/8 | WI won by 2 wickets |
| 2 | Jul 19, 2026 | ODI | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown | 189/9 | 188 | NZ won by 1 wicket |
| 3 | Jul 17, 2026 | ODI | Guyana National Stadium | 141/4 | 140 | NZ won by 6 wickets |
| 4 | Jul 14, 2026 | ODI | Guyana National Stadium | 141/5 | 138 | NZ won by 5 wickets |
| 5 | Jul 12, 2026 | ODI | Guyana National Stadium | 267 | 268/3 | WI won by 7 wickets |
| 6 | Dec 18, 2025 | Test | Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui | 575/8d & 306/2d | 420 & 138 | NZ won by 323 runs |
| 7 | Dec 10, 2025 | Test | Basin Reserve, Wellington | 278/9d & 57/1 | 205 & 128 | NZ won by 9 wickets |
| 8 | Dec 2, 2025 | Test | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | 231 & 466/8d | 167 & 457/6 | Match drawn |
| 9 | Nov 22, 2025 | ODI | Seddon Park, Hamilton | 162/6 | 161 | NZ won by 4 wickets |
| 10 | Nov 19, 2025 | ODI | McLean Park, Napier | 248/5 | 247/9 | NZ won by 5 wickets |
| Category | New Zealand | West Indies |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 completed matches | 7 wins | 2 wins |
| Draws | 1 | 1 |
| Last match | Lost | Won by 2 wickets |
| July 2026 ODI series | 3 wins | 2 wins |
| 5th ODI score | 268/9 | 269/8 |
| 5th ODI Player of the Match | — | Shimron Hetmyer – 69* |
ODIs
One Day Internationals (ODI) are international cricket matches held over the course of one day and lasting seven hours, usually during World Cup seasons every four years. Fielding restrictions apply during each powerplay: only attacking fields may be set, and the bowling side can only have two fielders outside their thirty-yard circle.
ODIs differ from both Tests and T20’s by being held during the daytime, providing teams a platform to showcase their skill. Furthermore, ODIs foster team chemistry by giving players an opportunity to connect while also having fun!
New Zealand holds the most wins amongst all nations ever played; currently leading in terms of ICC rankings while South Africa and India follow closely behind; Australia ranks fourth and England follows close behind.
T20Is
Twenty20 International (T20I) matches are played between international cricket teams recognized by the ICC. Each innings can only last 20 overs, and play typically lasts three hours with short breaks between innings. This modernized form of cricket has quickly become one of the world’s most beloved forms.
India currently tops the T20I rankings. They are followed by Australia and South Africa – two teams known for engaging in exciting rivalries at major events such as the World Cup – New Zealand and West Indies are notable for their aggressive T20 approach and round out this top five list.
T20I matches may be shorter than ODIs, but they still require considerable skill to succeed. Batters must strike hard shots that clear the ropes to score runs while bowlers need to utilize strategic approaches that result in wickets. Furthermore, this format places immense pressure on umpires to make accurate calls.
T20 matches feature an extra exciting over at the end of every match; this special over consists of six legal balls and is intended to provide an exciting finish. Only twice has an opponent been successful in chase down an total over 200 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai; England did this successfully against South Africa with just two balls remaining!
Tests
New Zealand Cricket Team, commonly referred to as “Black Caps,” are full members of the International Cricket Council (ICC), holding Test, ODI and T20I status respectively. Led by former Australian coach Mike Brendon who plays his home games at Eden Park in Auckland.
They rank second behind India on ICC Test rankings with an incredible winning record since debuting back in 1930 with over 140 Test matches won and only four lost since their introduction into international play.
New Zealand and West Indies are currently engaged in a series of tests at Eden Park in Christchurch. The opening match, from 5-9 December, concluded in a draw, with West Indies captain Roston Chase hailing Justin Greaves’ performance after scoring an unprecedented Test career-high 202 not out to help his side reach 457-6 in their second innings and creating a vital 180-run seventh wicket partnership between Kemar Roach and himself – including an important 180 run seventh wicket stand.
New Zealand have won most of their home Test matches since 2016, including a clean sweep at Eden Park of three games by an aggregate score of 3-0. They remain undefeated over their last six at Eden Park and 13 of 14 away matches won so far.
Series
New Zealand stands out for being an impressive performer despite its smaller population; reaching two ODI World Cup finals and five semi-finals from their initial ten appearances at this tournament.
They also excel at limited-overs series defense against some of the strongest opposition; boasting players that are well versed in all formats of cricket as well as well-suited to handle challenges presented by ICC tournaments.
The Black Caps have enjoyed an excellent campaign in both Ford Trophy and Hallyburton Johnstone Shield competitions this year, yet work remains to be done to secure their place at next year’s 2027 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup tournament in India. Fans are already anticipating an action-packed summer, filled with anticipation.
New Zealand’s history of international cricket is long and distinguished. The national cricket team first played matches between 1864-65 and 1914; however, the New Zealand Cricket Council wasn’t established until after 1864-65 when 22 foreign teams visited; first of these being Parr’s all-England XI from 1863-64.
Early in its history, New Zealand cricket struggled. However, during the 1970s and 80s, their team started experiencing more success, culminating in Richard Hadlee becoming the first bowler ever to take 400 test wickets. Additionally, New Zealand won its inaugural ICC KnockOut Trophy and finished second in three ODI World Cups.
New Zealand was also given an additional boost with the arrival of talented young batsmen such as Brendon McCullum, Corey Anderson and Dan Vettori who brought with them an attacking yet economical style of play that allowed New Zealand to dominate in One Day International cricket; these players went on to become some of the finest Test players worldwide with exception of poor showing at 1995 World Cup.
At that time, the Black Caps wore a distinctive beige and brown uniform, which became particularly popular through their supporter group, the Beige Brigade. The group sold replicas of the uniform to the public along with a “moral contract” outlining the expectations of Black Caps supporters.
This unique fan culture remains an interesting part of New Zealand cricket history and provides additional context when exploring the New Zealand National Cricket Team Vs West Indies Cricket Team Match Scorecard, along with the teams’ performances, players, and historic encounters.
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