West Indies National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard 5th ODI 2026

The fifth match of the five-match ODI series between New Zealand and West Indies was played at the Kensington Oval in Barbados. West Indies won the toss and elected to bowl first. New Zealand scored 268 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in the allotted 50 overs. Nick Kelly scored 64, Tom Latham 69 and Will Young 56 runs for the team. Alzarri Joseph and Vittel Lodge took two wickets each for the West Indies.

Chasing a target of 269, West Indies lost two quick wickets early on but were brought back into the game by a fine partnership between Sherfen Rutherford and Shimron Hetmyer. Rutherford scored 61 and Hetmyer scored 57 not out. However, wickets were lost at regular intervals, reducing the team to 252/8 in 46.1 overs. At this stage of the match, West Indies needed 17 more runs to win, with 23 balls and 2 wickets in hand.

Table of Contents

Match details – WI vs NZ 5th ODI
New Zealand Batting – 268-9 (50 Overs)
West Indies Batting – 269-8 (47.3 Overs)
West Indies vs New Zealand, 5th ODI – Some great match facts
Conclusion
FAQ

Match details – WI vs NZ 5th ODI

Match West Indies vs New Zealand, 5th ODI
Series New Zealand tour of West Indies, 2026
Date Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Time 2:30 PM LOCAL
Venue Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados
Toss West Indies won the toss and elected to bowl
Result West Indies won by 2 wickets
New Zealand Score 268/9 (50 Overs)
West Indies Score 269/8 (47.3 Overs)

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New Zealand Batting – 268-9 (50 Overs)

Batter R B 4s 6s SR
Henry Nicholls 10 15 2 0 66.67
Will Young 56 63 6 1 88.89
Nick Kelly 64 80 5 2 80.00
Mark Chapman 11 12 1 0 91.67
Tom Latham 69 71 6 1 97.18
Michael Bracewell 1 7 0 0 14.29
Mitchell Santner 13 27 0 1 48.15
Nathan Smith 18 15 2 0 120.00
Kristian Clarke 4 6 0 0 66.67
Jacob Duffy 5* 6 0 0 83.33
Total 268/9 50 Overs RR 5.36

Bowling

Bowler O M R W ECO
Jacob Duffy 8 0 67 3 8.40
Nathan Smith 7.3 0 51 1 6.80
Mitchell Santner 10 0 39 0 3.90
Kristian Clarke 3 0 13 0 4.30
Jayden Lennox 9 0 35 3 3.90
Michael Bracewell 10 0 64 1 6.40

West Indies Batting – 269-8 (47.3 Overs)

Batter R B 4s 6s SR
Ackeem Auguste 34 24 4 2 141.67
Justin Greaves 22 15 2 1 146.67
Keacy Carty 20 54 0 0 37.04
Shai Hope 39 52 3 1 75.00
Sherfane Rutherford 61 58 2 5 105.17
Shimron Hetmyer 57 59 2 2 96.61
Gudakesh Motie 4 5 0 0 80.00
Matthew Forde 8 5 1 0 160.00
Alzarri Joseph 0 1 0 0 0.00
Jayden Seales 1 4 0 0 25.00
Total 269-8 47.3 Overs RR: 5.66

Bowling

Bowler O R W Econ
Matthew Forde 10 49 1 4.90
Jayden Seales 10 57 1 5.70
Vitel Lawes 10 63 2 6.30
Alzarri Joseph 10 38 2 3.80
Gudakesh Motie 10 49 1 4.90

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West Indies vs New Zealand, 5th ODI – Some great match facts

New Zealand scored 268/9 in their allotted 50 overs , with three batsmen completing half-centuries - Tom Latham (69), Nick Kelly (64) and Will Young (56) .

For West Indies, Sherfen Rutherford (61) and Shimron Hetmyer (57 not out) put together the most important partnership of the match to bring the team back to victory.

New Zealand spinner Jaden Lennox bowled the most effectively for his team, taking 3 wickets for just 35 runs.

Pacer Jacob Duffy turned the match around with a series of wickets in the final overs, taking 3 wickets in 7.1 overs .

In New Zealand's innings, Tom Latham and Nick Kelly's 54-run partnership played a key role in helping the team build a strong total.
The West Indies innings started explosively, scoring 75 runs in the first 10 overs and laying a good foundation for the run chase.
Sherfen Rutherford scored 61 runs off just 58 balls , which included 2 fours and 5 sixes .
Shimron Hetmyer remained unbeaten until the end , making the match exciting until the last over.
For the West Indies, Alzarri Joseph bowled with great control, taking 2 wickets for just 38 runs in 10 overs .
The New Zealand innings saw 17 extra runs , while the West Indies innings had only 6 extra runs .
At the end of 46.1 overs, West Indies needed 17 runs to win , with 23 balls and 2 wickets in hand —which brought the match to a deadlock.
New Zealand's consistent batting performance and late success from the bowlers made the match one of the most memorable of the series.
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Conclusion

The match was very competitive until the last minute. For New Zealand, Tom Latham, Nick Kelly and Will Young made important contributions with the bat, while Jacob Duffy and Jayden Lennox kept the West Indies under pressure with the ball. On the other hand, a fighting innings from Sherfen Rutherford and Shimron Hetmyer gave West Indies hope of victory. After 46.1 overs, West Indies needed only 17 runs with 23 balls in hand, so the last few overs of the match were very exciting.

FAQ

Where was the West Indies vs New Zealand 5th ODI match held?
The match was held at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados.

How many runs did New Zealand score in the first innings?
New Zealand scored 268 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in the allotted 50 overs.

Who scored the highest number of runs for New Zealand?
Tom Latham was the team's top scorer with 69 runs. Nick Kelly also scored 64 and Will Young scored 56 runs.

Who scores the most runs for West Indies?
Shimron Hetmyer scored an unbeaten 57 runs and Sherfen Rutherford played a crucial innings of 61 runs.

Who took the most wickets for New Zealand?
Jacob Duffy and Jayden Lennox were the team's best bowlers with 3 wickets each.

Who was the most successful bowler for West Indies?
Alzarri Joseph and Vital Lodge took the most wickets for the team with 2 wickets each.

What was the West Indies score at the end of 46.1 overs of the match?
West Indies' total was 252/8 after 46.1 overs.

How many runs did West Indies need to win after 46.1 overs?
West Indies needed 17 more runs to win and had 23 balls in hand.

What series was this match part of?
This match was the fifth and final ODI match of the New Zealand Tour of West Indies, 2026 series.