NZ lead 2-1. ONE WIN from SEALING the series. After Jayden Lennox DESTROYED WI with 5/19 + 4/52 (9 wkts in 2 matches!), New Zealand arrive in Barbados with MOMENTUM.
West Indies host New Zealand in the 4th ODI at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados on Sunday, July 19 at 7:30 PM IST (10:00 AM local, changed from D/N to DAY match).
WI collapsed to 138 + 140 all out in back-to-back defeats at Providence. Lennox’s left-arm spin bowled 4 batters in the 2nd ODI alone. Tom Latham 37* + 31* UNBEATEN in both chases.
The series now SHIFTS to Kensington Oval – a COMPLETELY different surface (pace-friendly, better for batting). Carty 95 + 48 remains WI’s BEST batter. Campbell retired hurt (hamstring) in 3rd ODI – availability a concern. WI MUST win to keep the series ALIVE. NZ WIN = series SEALED.
WI vs NZ Match Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | West Indies vs New Zealand, 4th ODI, New Zealand Tour of West Indies 2026 |
| Date | Sunday, 19 July 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST / 10:00 AM local (DAY match, rescheduled from D/N) |
| Venue | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados. The “Mecca of Caribbean Cricket.” Capacity 30,549. Hosted 2007 WC Final + 2024 T20 WC Final (IND won). PACE-FRIENDLY surface. Better batting than Providence. Malcolm Marshall End + Joel Garner End = legendary pace ends. NEW venue for this series (first 3 at Providence, Guyana). |
| Series | NZ Tour of WI 2026. 5-match ODI series. NZ lead 2-1. 1st ODI: WI won by 7 wkts (Providence, Carty 95 + Hope 87*). 2nd ODI: NZ won by 5 wkts (Lennox 5/19). 3rd ODI: NZ won by 6 wkts (Lennox 4/52). NZ WIN = series SEALED. WI WIN = series ALIVE (goes to 5th ODI decider July 21). |
| Context | NZ 2-1 (Back-to-back wins): Lennox 9 wkts in 2 matches (5/19 + 4/52, left-arm spin SENSATION). Latham 37* + 31* (UNBEATEN in both chases). Mitchell 65 (1st ODI) + 28 (3rd ODI). Santner (c) steady. Foxcroft 22* (3rd ODI). Duffy pace. Bracewell off-spin. NZ’s B-team has OUTPERFORMED expectations. Lennox equaled most wkts by NZ spinner in bilateral ODI series. WI 1-2 (138 + 140 all out, BACK-TO-BACK collapses): Won 1st ODI COMFORTABLY (Carty 95, Hope 87*, Alzarri 4-41). Then COLLAPSED twice against Lennox spin at Providence. Carty 48 in 3rd (top-scored again). Campbell retired hurt (hamstring, 3rd ODI). Lost 6 for 19 in 3rd ODI (121/3 to 140/9). Hope dismissed by Lennox in BOTH matches. 2027 WC qualification DREAM depends on winning. |
Dream11 Team For WI vs NZ, 4th ODI
Top Picks for WI vs NZ, 4th ODI
| Player | Team | Role | Key Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Bracewell | NZ | Captain / AR | Captain pick. Off-spin + batting depth. NZ’s spin web choking WI. Kensington surface = dual impact. At 2x. |
| Daryl Mitchell | NZ | VC / Batter | Vice-Captain. ICC No. 1 ODI batter. 2,690+ runs avg 58. 65 in 1st ODI. Better batting surface at Kensington. At 1.5x. |
| Keacy Carty | WI | Batter | 95 (1st ODI) + 48 (3rd ODI). WI’s BEST batter this series. Right-hand. CONSISTENT. Must-pick. |
| Tom Latham | NZ | WK | 37* + 31* UNBEATEN in both chases. Rock-solid WK-bat. Finishes innings. Experienced. |
| Alzarri Joseph | WI | Bowler | 4-41 in 1st ODI. Right-arm fast. Caribbean pace. Kensington PACE-FRIENDLY surface suits. Must-pick. |
Pitch Report
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Venue | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados. The Mecca of Caribbean Cricket. Capacity 30,549. |
| Pitch Type | PACE-FRIENDLY. Better for BATTING than Providence. True bounce. Good carry. Malcolm Marshall End + Joel Garner End = pace ends with legends’ names. COMPLETELY different surface to Guyana’s spin-friendly wickets. WI’s batting should IMPROVE here. NZ’s spin stranglehold may LOOSEN. |
| Average 1st Innings Score | ~250–270 in ODIs at Kensington. SIGNIFICANTLY higher than Providence (138, 140 in last 2 matches). 260+ competitive. 280+ dominant. Expect HIGHER scoring. |
| Pace vs Spin | PACE dominant (Duffy + Smith for NZ; Alzarri 4-41 + Shamar Joseph + Seales for WI). SPIN less effective than Providence (Lennox 9 wkts at Providence but Kensington bounces more = harder to grip). Bracewell + Santner still effective but NOT as dominant. |
| Toss Factor | BAT FIRST preferred. Day match (10:00 AM start). No dew. Batting conditions best early on a fresh Kensington surface. Set 260+ and defend with pace. |
| Key Matchup | Lennox (left-arm spin, 9 wkts) vs Carty (95 + 48). Can Lennox replicate Providence dominance on a DIFFERENT surface? Carty has been WI’s most resistant batter. Also Alzarri Joseph (4-41 in 1st) vs Latham (37* + 31*) = pace vs patience. |
Weather Report
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 28–31°C (82–87°F). Tropical Caribbean morning/afternoon. |
| Sky | Mostly cloudy. Caribbean tropical conditions. |
| Rain Chance | 25% – LOW but possible brief Caribbean showers. Barbados’s dry season reduces risk. Unlikely to disrupt play significantly. |
| Humidity | HIGH (70–80%). Caribbean humidity. Assists swing bowlers. Alzarri + Duffy benefit. |
| Overall | GOOD Caribbean cricket conditions. Warm, humid, mostly cloudy. Kensington Oval will be PACKED. Crop Over festival season in Barbados = ELECTRIC atmosphere. |
WI vs NZ 4th ODI Toss Prediction
The toss winner should bat first. Day match at Kensington Oval (10:00 AM start). No dew. Batting conditions best early on a fresh pace-friendly surface. Set 260+ and defend. BOTH Hope and Santner will bat first.
If Shai Hope (West Indies) wins, he bats first. Deploy Campbell (if fit) + Greaves/Auguste to survive Duffy new ball at Kensington. Carty (95 + 48, WI’s BEST) at No. 3. Hope (87* in 1st ODI, needs to RESPOND after Lennox dismissed him twice). Rutherford + Chase middle order power. Set 260+ on a MUCH better batting surface than Providence. Then Alzarri Joseph (4-41 in 1st ODI) + Shamar Joseph/Seales NEW BALL at Malcolm Marshall End. Motie + Lawes spin in middle overs. Defend. WI MUST win to stay ALIVE.
If Mitchell Santner (New Zealand) wins, he bats first. Deploy Nicholls + Kelly to bat through the morning session at Kensington. Mitchell (No. 1 ODI batter, 65 in 1st ODI) anchors. Young + Latham (37* + 31*) provide stability. Foxcroft finish. Set 260+ on a better batting surface. Then Duffy + Smith/Fisher pace at Kensington’s pace ends. Lennox (9 wkts in 2 matches) left-arm spin. Bracewell + Santner support. Defend to SEAL the series with 1 match to spare.
Injury and Team News
West Indies:
West Indies are in CRISIS after back-to-back collapses of 138 + 140 all out. Jayden Lennox’s left-arm spin has DESTROYED their batting. Lennox bowled 4 WI batters in the 2nd ODI alone. He dismissed Shai Hope in BOTH matches.
John Campbell retired hurt with a hamstring injury in the 3rd ODI – his availability for the 4th ODI is uncertain. Keacy Carty (95 + 48) has been WI’s ONLY consistent performer. Hope has scored 87* + low scores – dismissed by Lennox in both defeats.
The SHIFT to Kensington Oval’s pace-friendly surface should HELP WI’s batting. Vitel Lawes took 3/39 in the 3rd ODI and continues to impress. WI MUST win to keep the series alive and their 2027 World Cup qualification push on track.
New Zealand:
New Zealand are ONE WIN from sealing the series with a match to spare. Jayden Lennox 5/19 + 4/52 = 9 wkts in 2 matches has been the STAR of the series. He equaled the most wickets by a NZ spinner in a bilateral ODI series. Tom Latham 37* + 31* has been UNBEATEN in both successful chases. Mitchell Santner (c) has managed the bowling superbly.
However, the shift to Kensington Oval’s pace-friendly surface may reduce Lennox’s effectiveness (less grip than Providence). NZ may need their PACE bowlers (Duffy, Smith, Fisher) to step up at Barbados. This is essentially NZ’s B-team (7 frontline players unavailable) and they are ON THE VERGE of a series WIN in the Caribbean.
