WI vs NZ Today Match Prediction and Betting Tips, Odds and Live Score
WI vs NZ Match Prediction & AnalysisWest Indies and New Zealand are set to face off in the second ODI of the five-match series at Providence Stadium, Guyana. After a dominant performance in the series opener, the hosts hold a 1-0 advantage and will be eager to strengthen their position, while New Zealand will be desperate to bounce back and avoid falling further behind.West Indies have enjoyed a positive start to the series, registering a comfortable seven-wicket win in the opening ODI. Their recent ODI form has been mixed, with one win, two defeats, one no result, and one abandoned match in their last five completed fixtures.New Zealand, meanwhile, have struggled lately, losing three of their last five ODIs despite winning the other two. The Black Caps will need a much-improved display with both bat and ball if they are to square the series.The overall recent head-to-head record still favours New Zealand, who have won four of the last five ODIs against West Indies, while the Caribbean side has won one. However, West Indies broke that run with an impressive victory in the first ODI and will take confidence from that result heading into this contest.With momentum on their side, West Indies will be aiming to extend their lead to 2-0 and put New Zealand under even more pressure. The visitors, meanwhile, will be determined to produce a stronger all-round performance and level the five-match series at 1-1 before the remaining three ODIs.RECENT PERFORMANCEWIW L L L LWI268/3 in 48.5 5.49WI vs NZ 2026West Indies beat New Zealand by 7 wickets 12 Jul 2026NZ267/10 in 49.5 5.36WI262/10 in 49.2 5.31WI vs SL 2026Sri Lanka beat West Indies by 41 runs 03 Jun 2026SL303/7 in 50.0 6.06NZ162/6 in 30.3 5.31NZ vs WINew Zealand beat West Indies by 4 wickets 22 Nov 2025WI161/10 in 36.2 4.43NZ248/5 in 33.3 7.4NZ vs WINew Zealand beat West Indies by 5 wickets (D/L) method 19 Nov 2025WI247/9 in 34.0 7.26NZ269/7 in 50.0 5.38NZ vs WINew Zealand beat West Indies by 7 runs 16 Nov 2025WI262/6 in 50.0 5.24NZL L L W WWI268/3 in 48.5 5.49WI vs NZ 2026West Indies beat New Zealand by 7 wickets 12 Jul 2026NZ267/10 in 49.5 5.36BAN265/8 in 50.0 5.3BAN vs NZ 2026Bangladesh won by 55 runs 23 Apr 2026NZ210/10 in 44.5 4.68BAN199/4 in 35.3 5.61BAN vs NZ 2026Bangladesh beat New Zealand by 6 wickets 20 Apr 2026NZ198/10 in 48.4 4.07BAN221/10 in 48.3 4.56BAN vs NZ 2026New Zealand beat Bangladesh by 26 runs 17 Apr 2026NZ247/8 in 50.0 4.94IND296/10 in 46.0 6.43NZ vs IND 2026New Zealand won by 41 runs 18 Jan 2026NZ337/8 in 50.0 6.74HEAD TO HEADTEAMS PREVIEWWest Indies PreviewWest Indies made an excellent start to the five-match ODI series by defeating New Zealand by seven wickets in the opening match at Providence.Chasing 268, the hosts produced a composed batting performance to reach the target with seven balls to spare. Keacy Carty anchored the innings with a superb 95 off 112 balls, while captain Shai Hope remained unbeaten on 87 off 92 balls. Opener Ackeem Auguste added a valuable 38, and Sherfane Rutherford finished the chase with an unbeaten 22 off 16, ensuring a comfortable victory.The bowling attack was equally impressive after New Zealand opted to bat first. Alzarri Joseph starred with the ball, claiming 4 wickets for 41 runs in 8.5 overs, while Vitel Lawes provided excellent support with 3/54.Left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie chipped in with 2 wickets, helping West Indies dismiss New Zealand for 267 in 49.5 overs. The attack looked disciplined throughout the innings and consistently picked up wickets at crucial moments.With confidence high after their dominant all-round display, West Indies will once again rely on their experienced middle order and in-form pace attack to take a 2-0 lead in the series. If the top order provides another solid platform and the bowlers continue their disciplined performances, the hosts will be difficult to stop.Key Players: Keacy Carty, Shai Hope, Alzarri JosephWI Over/Under Betting TipsWest Indies Predicted Playing XI:John Campbell, Ackeem Auguste, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (c & wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Amir Jangoo, Gudakesh Motie, Khary Pierre, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Vitel LawesWest Indies Actual Playing XI:Sherfane Rutherford, Matthew Forde, Ackeem Auguste, John Campbell, Amir Jangoo, Shai Hope, Alzarri Joseph, Vitel Lawes , Keacy Carty, Gudakesh Motie, Khary PierreNew Zealand PreviewNew Zealand suffered a seven-wicket defeat in the opening ODI after posting 267 all out in 49.5 overs, allowing West Indies to chase the target with seven balls to spare.Despite the loss, the batting unit produced several useful contributions. Daryl Mitchell led the scoring with 65 off 73 balls, while Will Young added 49, Michael Bracewell made 29, and both Henry Nicholls and Mark Chapman scored 27 each. However, the visitors failed to convert those starts into a bigger total and lost wickets at regular intervals during the middle and death overs.The bowling attack struggled to defend the target as West Indies chased comfortably. Jacob Duffy, Jayden Lennox, and Michael Bracewell picked up one wicket each, while Mitchell Santner bowled an economical spell of 10-0-42-0. However, the remaining bowlers were unable to apply sustained pressure, allowing Keacy Carty and Shai Hope to build a match-winning partnership that guided the hosts to victory.New Zealand will now be aiming to bounce back in the second ODI and level the series at 1-1. They will expect experienced players like Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, and Mitchell Santner to lead from the front, while the bowling unit must improve its execution if they are to keep the five-match series alive.Key Players: Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Michael BracewellNZ Over/Under Betting TipsNew Zealand Predicted Playing XI:Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, Matthew Fisher, Jayden LennoxNew Zealand Actual Playing XI:Tom Latham, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Mitchell Santner, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Dean Foxcroft, Daryl Mitchell, Jacob Duffy, Matthew Fisher, Jayden LennoxPITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONSWeather ConditionsThe weather in Guyana is expected to be mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms during the afternoon. The temperature will hover around 31°C. Humidity will be quite high at close to 74%, while gentle winds will blow at approximately 13 km/h, which may offer some minor assistance to the seamers early on. There is a 60% chance of rain, so brief interruptions cannot be ruled out.WI vs NZ Pitch ReportThe Providence Stadium in Guyana offers a balanced pitch for ODI cricket. Out of 26 ODIs played here, teams batting first have won 13 matches, while chasing teams have won 12, making it an evenly balanced venue.The average first-innings score is 217, while the average second-innings score is 195. Fast bowlers can get some early movement with the new ball, but the pitch tends to slow down as the match progresses, making batting first a slight advantage.Score PredictionIf West Indies bat first: 265–285 runsIf New Zealand bat first: 255–275 runsTotal Over/Under Betting TipsToss: To BowlThe captain winning the toss is likely to bat first, as the pitch tends to slow down in the second innings. With teams batting first winning 13 of the 26 ODIs played at this venue, setting a competitive total has often proved to be the better strategy.
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