West Indies vs New Zealand - Preview, Predictions & H2H · T20 Internationals
WIWest Indies
2:30 PM
NZNew Zealand
T20 Internationals · Providence Stadium
The Statz verdict
New Zealand lead this head-to-head 9–4. The season batting edge is WI's, 158.7 runs per game vs 152.2, while NZ's attack takes 5.4 wickets a match, the better bowling unit. They meet on a 55.2% boundary-rate ground averaging 284 total runs.
Head-to-head record
16 meetings · 2012–20253 no results
Season comparison
Providence Stadium, Providence
Full ground stats →A batting ground that punishes seam. The last 30 T20 matches here average 284 total runs with a 55.2% boundary rate and 11.9 sixes a match. Seamers concede 8.33 an over against spin's 6.73, and batting first pays: 57% of winners set the target.
Based on the last 30 T20 matches at this venue (since Sep 2023). 2 rain-affected matches excluded.
Last 5 matches here
WI at this ground
Top scorer Nicholas Pooran 289
Top bowler Akeal Hosein 8 wkts
Top scorer Jesse Ryder 44
Top bowler Nathan McCullum 4 wkts
Top performers in this fixture
from 13 H2H meetings
WI in form
Full squads
Who is playing in West Indies vs New Zealand?
Confirmed XIs are announced around the toss, ~30 minutes before the start. Based on their last matches, West Indies are likely to field Brandon King, Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Ackeem Auguste and 7 more, and New Zealand Tim Robinson, Katene Clarke, Dane Cleaver, Nick Kelly and 7 more — full predicted XIs and squads are on this page.
Who leads the West Indies vs New Zealand head-to-head record?
New Zealand lead 9–4 from 16 matches.
What is West Indies's current form in 2026?
West Indies have won 4 and lost 5 from 9 matches in 2026, averaging 158.7 runs per match.
What is New Zealand's current form in 2026?
New Zealand have won 4 and lost 8 from 13 matches in 2026, averaging 152.2 runs per match.
Where is West Indies vs New Zealand being played?
West Indies vs New Zealand is being played at Providence Stadium on 18 Jul 2026 at 20:00 IST.
Who are the top run-scorers in West Indies vs New Zealand head-to-head matches?
The top run-scorers in West Indies vs New Zealand H2H are Glenn Phillips (366 runs), Devon Conway (349 runs), Romario Shepherd (190 runs).
Who are the top wicket-takers in West Indies vs New Zealand head-to-head matches?
The top wicket-takers in West Indies vs New Zealand H2H are Tim Southee (17 wkts), Mitchell Santner (15 wkts), Ish Sodhi (14 wkts).
Who are the top 2026 run-scorers for West Indies and New Zealand?
The leading run-scorers in 2026 are Shimron Hetmyer (333 runs), Shai Hope (288 runs), Sherfane Rutherford (251 runs).
Who are the top 2026 wicket-takers for West Indies and New Zealand?
The leading wicket-takers in 2026 are Shamar Joseph (20 wkts), Jason Holder (14 wkts), Gudakesh Motie (10 wkts).
Where are West Indies and New Zealand in the standings?
West Indies are 7th with 13079 points and New Zealand are 4th with 12348 points.
What is the pitch like at Providence Stadium?
At Providence Stadium, 41.3% of wickets fall to seam and 54.3% to spin. The average match total is 285.9 runs with a first-innings average of 156.0. There are an average of 12.0 sixes per match and teams batting first have won 51.8% of matches.
What is West Indies's record at Providence Stadium?
West Indies have won 6 and lost 3 from 11 matches at Providence Stadium.
What is New Zealand's record at Providence Stadium?
New Zealand have won 2 and lost 1 from 3 matches at Providence Stadium.