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Providence Stadium, Guyana, will host the second ODI match as West Indies take on New Zealand on 14th July at 12:00 AM IST.
Get the best WI vs NZ Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 2nd ODI match of the New Zealand Tour of West Indies 2026. Expert analysis and more.
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Hot Picks for WI vs NZ Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Daryl Mitchell – Top-scored for New Zealand with 65 runs off 73 balls, holding the innings together through a composed middle-order knock. |
Shai Hope – Anchored West Indies’ successful chase with an unbeaten 87 off 92 balls, guiding his side to a seven-wicket victory. |
Top Picks:
Mitchell Santner – Contributed 21 runs and delivered 10 economical overs, conceding just 42 runs despite remaining wicketless. |
Will Young – Fell just short of a half-century, scoring 49 off 63 balls while providing New Zealand with a steady opening partnership. |
Budget Picks:
Michael Bracewell – Contributed 29 runs off 31 balls and claimed the crucial wicket of Keacy Carty, delivering a valuable all-round performance. |
Gudakesh Motie – Bowled a disciplined 10-over spell, taking 2 wickets for 51 runs, including the key dismissals of Will Young and Jacob Duffy. |
WI vs NZ New Zealand Tour of West Indies 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Shai Hope & Daryl Mitchell |
Vice-Captain | Mitchell Marsh & Roston Chase |
WI vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Tom Latham, Shai Hope
- Batters – Daryl Mitchell ©, Keacy Carty, Sherfane Rutherford
- All-rounders – Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Roston Chase (vc)
- Bowlers – Jacob Duffy, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph
WI vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Tom Latham, Shai Hope ©
- Batters – Daryl Mitchell, Will Young, Keacy Carty, Sherfane Rutherford
- All-rounders – Mitchell Santner (vc), Roston Chase
- Bowlers – Jacob Duffy, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales
WI vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today 2nd ODI New Zealand Tour of West Indies 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Justin Greaves | NA | NA |
Mitchell Hay | NA | NA |
WI vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today 2nd ODI New Zealand Tour of West Indies 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Daryl Mitchell |
GL Captaincy Choice | Shai Hope |
Punt Picks | Jayden Seales and Will Young |
Dream11 Combination | 2-3-3-3 |
WI vs NZ Match Preview:
West Indies will take on New Zealand in the second ODI of the New Zealand tour of the West Indies 2026 at the Guyana National Stadium, Providence, on 14th July, with the match scheduled to begin at 12:00 AM IST. Following an entertaining series opener, both teams return to the same venue with contrasting objectives. While the West Indies will aim to build on their winning start and take a commanding lead in the five-match series, New Zealand will look to bounce back with a stronger performance and restore parity.
Meanwhile, the two sides have shared a closely contested ODI rivalry over the years. Before this encounter, they had faced each other 69 times, with New Zealand holding a slight edge through 35 victories, while the West Indies had claimed 32 wins, and two matches ended without a result. However, the hosts gained fresh momentum by securing a convincing victory in the opening ODI and will now look to capitalize on that confidence.
West Indies produced a complete team performance to register a seven-wicket victory in the first ODI. Chasing 268, Keacy Carty anchored the innings with a magnificent 95, while captain Shai Hope added a composed 87 before Sherfane Rutherford guided the team home in style. Earlier, Alzarri Joseph starred with the ball by taking 4 wickets, and Vitel Lawes provided excellent support with 3 wickets to bowl New Zealand out for 267. Consequently, the hosts will aim to carry their all-round momentum into the second ODI and move within one win of sealing the series.
New Zealand, on the other hand, will feel disappointed after failing to defend a competitive total in the opening match. Daryl Mitchell led the batting effort with 65, while Will Young contributed 49 to help the visitors post 267. Nevertheless, the Black Caps will expect a much-improved performance from their bowling unit after missing key opportunities during the chase. Therefore, Mitchell Santner’s side will look to regroup quickly, deliver a more disciplined all-round display, and level the series before it progresses to the remaining matches.
Consequently, the second ODI promises to deliver another fascinating contest between two evenly matched teams. West Indies will look to maintain its momentum with another commanding performance, whereas New Zealand will be determined to respond strongly and keep the five-match series alive.
WI vs NZ Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
West Indies | 32 |
New Zealand | 33 |
WI vs NZ Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 28°C |
Weather Forecast | Partly Cloudy |
Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 248 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Good |
Winning % | 51% |
WI vs NZ Playing 11s (Predicted):
West Indies Playing 11:
1) John Campbell
2) Ackeem Auguste
3) Keacy Carty
4) Shai Hope (c & wk)
5) Sherfane Rutherford
6) Amir Jangoo
7) Gudakesh Motie
8) Khary Pierre
9) Alzarri Joseph
10) Shamar Joseph
11) Vitel Lawes
New Zealand Playing 11:
1) Henry Nicholls
2) Will Young
3) Mark Chapman
4) Daryl Mitchell
5) Tom Latham (wk)
6) Michael Bracewell
7) Mitchell Santner ©
8) Nathan Smith
9) Matthew Fisher
10) Jacob Duffy
11) Jayden Lennox
WI vs NZ Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the team combination, West Indies is expected to win this match.
