WI vs NZ 2nd ODI Result, Scorecard, Match Summary: New Zealand Beat West Indies by 5 Wickets to Level Series 1-1 (New Zealand Tour of West Indies)

WI vs NZ 2nd ODI Result, Scorecard, Match Summary: New Zealand Beat West Indies by 5 Wickets to Level Series 1-1 (New Zealand Tour of West Indies)

New Zealand beat the West Indies by 5 wickets in the 2nd ODI. The match took place at Providence Stadium in Guyana on July 13, 2026. This win means the five-match series is now level at 1-1. West Indies batted first but could only score 138 runs before getting all out. New Zealand then chased down the target easily. They finished the game with 17 overs still left. 

Player of the Match

Jayden Lennox (New Zealand) was named Player of the Match. He took 5 wickets for 19 runs in 8 overs. His bowling helped New Zealand by getting out many West Indies batters. He gave away very few runs with an economy rate of 2.37. He was the most economical bowler in the match. 

West Indies vs New Zealand Match Summary 

West Indies Innings

  • West Indies batted first after New Zealand won the toss and chose to bowl.
  • The team struggled to make strong partnerships. They kept losing wickets one by one.
  • None of the batters were able to play a big innings or take control of the match.
  • New Zealand's bowlers kept the pressure on by not giving away easy runs.
  • Left-arm spinner Jayden Lennox was the standout bowler for New Zealand.
  • He took 5 wickets for 19 runs in 8 overs. He knocked out several middle and lower-order batters.
  • West Indies were all out for 138 runs in 36 overs.

New Zealand Chase 

  • New Zealand needed 139 runs to win the match.
  • The chase was comfortable for them. West Indies spinners tried to create a few difficult moments.
  • New Zealand lost a few wickets but never lost control of the chase.
  • Tom Latham stayed calm throughout the innings and remained not out on 37 runs.
  • Michael Bracewell supported him well with 24 runs not out.
  • Their partnership helped New Zealand finish the chase without any big problems.
  • New Zealand reached the target in 32.4 overs.
  • They won the match by 5 wickets with 17 overs remaining.

West Indies Batting Statistics 

BatterRB4s6sSRHow Out
John Campbell434141104.87b Santner
Ackeem Auguste18271166.66c Nicholls b Bracewell
Keacy Carty18270166.66b Santner
Shai Hope (c)7160043.75b Lennox
Sherfane Rutherford8810100b Lennox
Amir Jangoo24411058.53lbw b Bracewell
Gudakesh Motie116006.25b Lennox
Matthew Forde150020b Lennox
Khary Pierre7220031.81not out
Alzarri Joseph190011.11run out (Chapman)
Vitel Lawes04000lbw b Lennox
Extras10(lb 1, w 9)
Total13836 overs

West Indies Bowling Statistics

BowlerOMRWEcon
Khary Pierre913323.66
Matthew Forde301304.33
Alzarri Joseph402315.75
Gudakesh Motie9.423213.31
Vitel Lawes704005.71

New Zealand Batting Statistics 

BatterRB4s6sSRHow Out
Henry Nicholls17292058.62c Jangoo b Motie
Will Young28315090.32lbw b Joseph
Mark Chapman02000run out (Lawes/Hope)
Daryl Mitchell28433065.11st Hope b Pierre
Tom Latham (wk)37612060.65not out
Dean Foxcroft04000b Pierre
Michael Bracewell24263092.3not out
Extras7(w 7)
Total141/532.4 overs (5 wkts)

New Zealand Bowling Statistics 

BowlerOMRWEcon
Jacob Duffy301304.33
Matthew Fisher401704.25
Michael Bracewell905125.66
Dean Foxcroft501603.2
Mitchell Santner702123
Jayden Lennox801952.37

Top Run Scorers (WI Vs NZ)

  • John Campbell (West Indies):  43 runs off 41 balls
  • Tom Latham (New Zealand): 37 runs not out off 61 balls
  • Daryl Mitchell (New Zealand): 28 runs off 43 balls

John Campbell was the top scorer for the West Indies with 43 runs. He played the best batting innings for his team with four fours and one six. For New Zealand, Tom Latham scored 37 runs not out from 61 balls. He led his team to victory. Daryl Mitchell also played an important role in the match by scoring 28 runs from 43 balls. He helped New Zealand keep the chase under control during the middle overs. 

Top Wicket Takers (WI Vs NZ)

  • Jayden Lennox (New Zealand): 5 wickets for 19 runs
  • Michael Bracewell (New Zealand): 2 wickets for 51 runs
  • Mitchell Santner (New Zealand): 2 wickets for 21 runs

The New Zealand bowlers controlled the match and kept the West Indies under pressure. Jayden Lennox was the best bowler of the match. He took 5 wickets for 19 runs. He played the biggest role in bowling the West Indies out for a low score. Mitchell Santner also bowled well, taking 2 wickets for 21 runs. He kept the batters under pressure by giving away very few runs. Michael Bracewell took 2 wickets and gave away 51 runs. 

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FAQs

Who won the 2nd ODI between West Indies and New Zealand?

New Zealand won the match by 5 wickets. They chased down the West Indies' total of 138 with 17.2 overs remaining. 

Who was named Player of the Match in the WI vs NZ 2nd ODI?

New Zealand's Jayden Lennox was named Player of the Match for his five-wicket haul.

What was the West Indies' total in the 2nd ODI?

West Indies were bowled out for 138 runs in 36 overs.

How did New Zealand chase down the target against the West Indies?

New Zealand reached 141 for 5 in 32.4 overs. The batting was led by Tom Latham's 37 runs not out.

Who top-scored for West Indies in the 2nd ODI?

John Campbell top-scored for West Indies with 43 runs off 41 balls.

How many wickets did Jayden Lennox take in the 2nd ODI against the West Indies?

Jayden Lennox took 5 wickets for 19 runs in 8 overs.

What is the current status of the West Indies vs New Zealand ODI series?

The five-match series is now level at 1-1 after two matches.

Who won the toss in the West Indies vs New Zealand 2nd ODI?

New Zealand won the toss and chose to bowl first.