The 5th ODI between the West Indies and New Zealand in the 2026 bilateral series is scheduled to begin today, July 21, 2026, at 2:30 PM local time (6:30 PM GMT / 11:30 AM PT / 12:00 AM IST on July 22). The day/night encounter will conclude the five-match series at the iconic Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados.
Team squads with their playing role
The complete team squads with their explicit playing roles for the West Indies vs New Zealand 5th ODI are detailed in the categorized breakdown below.
Head-to-Head Record
New Zealand holds a narrow historical lead over the West Indies in One-Day Internationals, winning 35 matches compared to 32 victories for the West Indies out of 74 total head-to-head encounters. Seven of their scheduled matchups finished with a no-result due to weather disruptions.
Weather Forecast
The weather in Bridgetown, Barbados for today’s match features highs of 30°C to 31°C with a peak 45% chance of passing showers during the first half of play. It is currently a warm and sticky night in the Caribbean, with a current temperature of 27°C and 74% humidity.
While a brief, passing shower could bring out the covers, a complete washout is unlikely. The skies will clear significantly as the match heads into the evening.
