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New Zealand vs West Indies 2026: Full Schedule, Squads And Key Insights
The New Zealand cricket team will tour the West Indies for a five-match One Day International series in July 2026. In May 2026, Cricket West Indies (CWI) confirmed the schedule as part of its 2026 domestic international season.
The series will begin on 12 July at Providence Stadium in Guyana. The second and third ODIs, on 14 and 17 July, will also be played in Guyana, followed by the final two matches at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown on 19 and 21 July.
New Zealand vs West Indies 2026: Full Schedule
| Match | Date | Format | Venue | Local Time (AST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | Sat, 11 July 2026 | ODI | Guyana National Stadium, Providence, Guyana | 02:30 PM |
| 2nd ODI | Mon, 13 July 2026 | ODI | Guyana National Stadium, Providence, Guyana | 02:30 PM |
| 3rd ODI | Thu, 16 July 2026 | ODI | Guyana National Stadium, Providence, Guyana | 02:30 PM |
| 4th ODI | Sun, 19 July 2026 | ODI | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados | 02:30 PM |
| 5th ODI | Tue, 21 July 2026 | ODI | Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados | 02:30 PM |
Key Insights
New Zealand
New Zealand Cricket announced its 16-man squad for the five-match ODI series against the West Indies on July 1. Jacob Duffy has retained his place in the squad, while Matthew Fisher has received his first ODI call-up. Fisher made his Test debut against Zimbabwe last year and then earned his first T20I cap against Bangladesh in April.
Many regular players are unavailable as New Zealand begin preparations for next year’s ODI World Cup in South Africa. Fast bowlers Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry and Will O’Rourke have been rested after the Test series against Zimbabwe, while Blair Tickner is unavailable as he recovers from ankle surgery.
Mitchell Santner will continue as captain, with Tom Latham returning behind the stumps. The spin attack includes Jadon Lennox and Dean Foxcroft.
Jaden Lennox has secured a second overseas tour after impressing strongly during his maiden international series against India earlier this year. Michael Bracewell and Mark Chapman also add plenty of international experience to the squad, with around 250 matches played between them.
Devon Conway has been granted a leave of absence following the birth of his second child. Meanwhile, Rachin Ravindra, who is allowed to participate in Major League Cricket through a previous agreement with New Zealand Cricket, will not be travelling.
Ravindra’s participation in Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 was already approved by NZC and is not a new decision. Finn Allen, Tim Seifert and Lockie Ferguson are also playing in MLC 2026. Glenn Phillips is another notable absentee after missing the third Test with a side strain, although no official reason has been given for his omission from the ODI squad.
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West Indies
Cricket West Indies have not announced a 15-man squad for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand.
Playing against the world’s second-ranked ODI team gives the Maroons a vital opportunity to gain valuable ranking points as they continue their bid to automatically qualify for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.
New Zealand vs West Indies 2026: Full Squads
New Zealand ODI Squad
Mitchell Santner (Captain), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Kristian Clarke, Jacob Duffy, Matthew Fisher, Dean Foxcroft, Mitch Hay, Nick Kelly, Tom Latham, Jayden Lennox, Daryl Mitchell, Henry Nicholls, Ben Sears, Nathan Smith, Will Young.
West Indies ODI Squad
Yet to be announced.
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