WI vs NZ Match Prediction — Who Will Win 1st ODI? West Indies vs New Zealand

West Indies will host New Zealand in the opening ODI of the New Zealand tour of West Indies 2026 on July 12th at Providence Stadium, Guyana. West Indies led by Shai Hope, have had a very poor recent form in ODIs, losing their previous series against Sri Lanka by 0-1. Their batting lineup features John Campbell, Ackeem Auguste and Keacy Carty, while Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph and Jayden Seales lead the bowling attack.

On the other hand, New Zealand enters this series after a famous test series win against England and will be captained by all-rounder Mitchell Santner. However, they lost their last ODI series against Bangladesh and will be eager to bounce back in this series.

Also Read: Mitchell Santner: The Part-Time Cricketer Who Led New Zealand to the Champions Trophy Final

WI vs NZ Match Details – 1st ODI

• Match: West Indies vs New Zealand, 1st ODI 

• Date: 12th July, 2026

• Time: 12:00 AM IST

• Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana

• Live Streaming: Fancode 

WI vs NZ Pitch Report - Providence Stadium Guyana 

The pitch at Providence Stadium provides a fair chance for both batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers often enjoy considerable swing early in the game and are expected to capitalise on the new ball.

• Win Batting First: 52%

• Win Bowling First: 48%

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 216

• Average 2nd Innings: 185

WI vs NZ Weather Report – Guyana Conditions 

WI vs NZ Recent Form

WI vs NZ Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 ODI)

WI vs NZ Injury News & Team Updates – 1st ODI 

WI: All players are fully fit 

NZ:  Fully fit squad available for this match 

WI vs NZ Win Probability – 1st ODI

WI vs NZ Key Player Battles to Watch 

WI vs NZ Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If WI bats first

• Powerplay Score: 35–40

• Predicted Total: 225-255

• Match Result: NZ to win

Scenario 2: If NZ Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 45–55

• Predicted Total: 265–280

• Match Result: NZ to win

WI vs NZ Toss Prediction – 1st ODI 

At this venue defending a target is easier than chasing a target so most likely the toss-winning captain opted for bat first here

Prediction: NZ to win the toss and opt to bat first 

WI vs NZ Probable Playing 

West Indies (WI)

Ackeem Auguste, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (c & wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Justin Greaves, Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph

New Zealand (NZ)

Will Young, Henry Nicholls, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, Ben Lister, Matthew Fisher.

WI vs NZ 1st ODI Player of the Match Prediction

• Mitchell Santner 

• Michael Bracewell 

• Shai Hope 

Who Will Win WI vs NZ Today? — Expert Prediction 1st ODI

According to our WI vs NZ who will win today, New Zealand are the favourites to win the 1st ODI expert predictions. The likes of Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell and Mitchell Santner will be key players to watch out for.

WI vs NZ, who will win today: New Zealand to win 

WI vs NZ Match Result  – 1st ODI Results 

(To be updated after the match - July 12, 2026)