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West Indies vs New Zealand 3rd ODI 2026: Live Score

The 3rd ODI between the West Indies and New Zealand takes place today, July 16, 2026, at the Providence Stadium in Guyana.

Match Overview

Series Status: The 5-match ODI series is currently tied 1–1.
Start Time: 2:30 PM local time (6:30 PM GMT / 12:00 AM IST on July 17).
Venue: Providence Cricket Stadium, Guyana.
Captains: Shai Hope (WI) and Mitchell Santner (NZ).

Team squads with their playing role

The complete team squads and individual player roles for the West Indies vs New Zealand 3rd ODI are officially designated by Cricbuzz Squads as follows:

West Indies Squad

Captain: Shai Hope

Player Name	Primary Playing Role
Shai Hope (C & WK)	Wicketkeeper-Batter
Amir Jangoo	Wicketkeeper-Batter
Ackeem Auguste	Batter
Shimron Hetmyer	Batter
John Campbell	Batting Allrounder
Keacy Carty	Batting Allrounder
Sherfane Rutherford	Batting Allrounder
Justin Greaves	Batting Allrounder
Keemo Paul	Bowling Allrounder
Roston Chase	Bowling Allrounder
Alzarri Joseph	Bowler
Gudakesh Motie	Bowler
Matthew Forde	Bowler
Khary Pierre	Bowler
Vitel Lawes	Bowler
Jayden Seales	Bowler
Shamar Joseph	Bowler

New Zealand Squad

Captain: Mitchell Santner

Player Name	Primary Playing Role
Mitchell Santner (C)	Bowling Allrounder
Tom Latham (WK)	Wicketkeeper-Batter
Mitchell Hay	Wicketkeeper-Batter
Henry Nicholls	Batter
Will Young	Batter
Mark Chapman	Batter
Daryl Mitchell	Batting Allrounder
Michael Bracewell	Batting Allrounder
Nick Kelly	Batting Allrounder
Dean Foxcroft	Bowling Allrounder
Nathan Smith	Bowling Allrounder
Matthew Fisher	Bowler
Jacob Duffy	Bowler
Jayden Lennox	Bowler
Ben Lister	Bowler
Kristian Clarke	Bowler

Match Winning Percentage

Prediction: New Zealand enters the 3rd ODI as the favorite with an estimated 65% chance of winning, while the West Indies hold an approximate 35% win probability. Based on current sportsbook odds and analytical projections, New Zealand has a clear statistical edge heading into the series finale.

New Zealand 65%

West Indies 35%

Team	Winning Probability
New Zealand	65%
West Indies	35%

Overall Head-to-Head Record

The overall head-to-head ODI record between the West Indies and New Zealand stands almost perfectly balanced across their 72 encounters:

West Indies vs New Zealand Overall Head-to-Head Record

Head-to-Head Summary: The ODI rivalry between New Zealand and the West Indies has been remarkably competitive. New Zealand holds a marginal advantage with 33 victories, while the West Indies have won 32 matches. Seven matches have ended without a result, and no ODI between the two sides has finished in a tie.

Overall Head-to-Head Record

Metric	Record
Total Matches	72
New Zealand Wins	33
West Indies Wins	32
No Result / Abandoned	7
Tied Matches	0

Head-to-Head Across All Formats

According to historical data tracked by platforms like Tapmad Records and Cricinfo, New Zealand has historically pulled ahead in Tests, while the shorter formats remain tightly contested:

West Indies vs New Zealand Head-to-Head Across All Formats

Head-to-Head Summary: New Zealand holds a slight advantage over the West Indies across all international formats. The Black Caps lead the rivalry in ODIs, Tests, and T20Is, while the two teams have produced several drawn and no-result matches over the years.

Head-to-Head Across All Formats

Format	Total Matches	West Indies Won	New Zealand Won	Draw / No Result
One Day Internationals (ODI)	72	32	33	7
Test Matches	51	13	19	19
Twenty20 Internationals (T20I)	23	7	11	5

Weather Forecast

The weather forecast for today’s match at the Providence Stadium in Guyana indicates mostly clear to partly cloudy skies with a low-to-moderate risk of rain disruptions.

Weather Forecast

Weather Outlook: Warm and humid conditions are expected throughout the match. Temperatures will peak at 30°C (86°F) during the afternoon before cooling to 26°C (79°F) in the evening. There is a 25% to 40% chance of isolated rain showers, although a full match is still expected. Humidity will remain very high, while moderate winds may assist the new-ball bowlers.

Key Weather Metrics

Weather Metric	Forecast
Temperature	30°C (86°F) afternoon, 26°C (79°F) evening
Rain Probability	25% – 40% (Isolated showers possible)
Humidity	85% – 91%
Wind Speed	14–17 km/h

Disclaimer The predictions and betting insights on this page are based on expert analysis, current form and statistical data for entertainment purposes only. Please bet responsibly and in accordance with the laws and regulations of your country.

West Indies vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI, New Zealand tour of West Indies, 2026

Match Overview

Team squads with their playing role

West Indies Squad

New Zealand Squad

Match Winning Percentage

Overall Head-to-Head Record

West Indies vs New Zealand Overall Head-to-Head Record

Head-to-Head Across All Formats

West Indies vs New Zealand Head-to-Head Across All Formats

Weather Forecast

Weather Forecast

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