West Indies, led by Shai Hope, and New Zealand, led by Mitchell Santner. will face each other in the first ODI of the five-match series at Providence Stadium in Guyana on Saturday, July 11.
The Providence Stadium has hosted several competitive ODI matches over the years and usually offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Spinners often enjoy success as the match progresses, while evening dew can play a major role in day-night games.
West Indies vs New Zealand 1st ODI: Match Details
Match: West Indies vs New Zealand, 1st ODI
Series: New Zealand tour of West Indies, 2026
Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
Time: 2:30 PM Local Time (12:00 AM IST)
Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana
West Indies vs New Zealand 1st ODI: Venue Overview
Providence Stadium, also known as the Guyana National Stadium, is one of the West Indies' regular international venues. The ground has a seating capacity of around 15,000 and has hosted several ODI, T20I, and ICC tournament matches since 2007.
The venue is known for producing balanced wickets that reward disciplined batting and quality spin bowling. Day-night matches at the stadium also bring dew into play.
West Indies vs New Zealand 1st ODI: Pitch Report
The Providence Stadium pitch generally offers help for both batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers can get movement with the new ball, while spinners become more effective as the pitch slows during the middle overs.
The average first-innings score at the venue is 216. Batters who spend time at the crease usually enjoy more success than those who attack from the beginning. A first-innings total between 240 and 260 should be competitive.
West Indies vs New Zealand 1st ODI: Weather Forecast
The weather forecast looks favorable for cricket, with only a slight chance of rain during the match. Temperatures are expected to stay around 26°C throughout the evening. Humidity is likely to remain close to 80%, which could produce heavy dew in the second innings.
West Indies vs New Zealand 1st ODI ODI: Records at the Venue
Providence Stadium has hosted 25 men's ODI matches. Teams batting first have won 13 matches, while teams chasing have won 11. One match ended without a result.
West Indies vs New Zealand 1st ODI: Average First Innings Score
The average first-innings score at Providence Stadium is 216. Teams usually need partnerships during the middle overs before accelerating late in the innings. Considering the conditions and expected dew, a score above 240 could put the batting side in a strong position.
West Indies vs New Zealand 1st ODI: Average Second Innings Score
The second innings often becomes easier under lights because of the dew. Although the surface slows down as the match progresses, the wet ball reduces the grip available for spinners and slower bowlers.
West Indies vs New Zealand 1st ODI: Chasing Record at the Venue
Teams batting second have won 11 of the 25 ODIs played at Providence Stadium, giving them a success rate of 44%. However, in day-night matches, evening dew can improve batting conditions during the chase. Captains winning the toss may therefore prefer to bowl first.
West Indies vs New Zealand 1st ODI: Highest Team Total at the Venue
The highest ODI total at Providence Stadium belongs to West Indies, who scored 309/6 against Pakistan on April 7, 2017. That innings remains the only 300-plus total at the venue and shows that big scores are possible when batters build their innings.
West Indies vs New Zealand 1st ODI: Lowest Team Total at the Venue
The lowest completed ODI total at Providence Stadium is also held by West Indies, who were bowled out for 98 against Pakistan on July 14, 2013. Batting can become difficult when bowlers make full use of the slow surface and available assistance.
West Indies vs New Zealand 1st ODI Crucial Venue Stats
Matches Played: 25
Won Batting First: 13
Won Chasing: 11
No Result: 1
Average First Innings Score: 216
Highest Team Total: West Indies - 309/6 vs Pakistan
Lowest Team Total: West Indies - 98 vs Pakistan
Highest Individual Innings: 130 - Tamim Iqbal (Bangladesh) vs West Indies
Best Bowling: 7/12 Shahid Afridi (Pakistan) vs West Indies
West Indies vs New Zealand 1st ODI Pitch Report Verdict
Providence Stadium is expected to offer another balanced wicket for the opening ODI.The expected evening dew could become a key factor later in the match. Teams winning the toss are likely to bowl first and look to chase under better batting conditions.
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