New Zealand Clinch ODI Series 3-1 Ahead Of Kensington Oval Finale
The series win gives New Zealand momentum going into a final match played on a slow, bowler-friendly Kensington Oval.
Overview
- New Zealand sealed the five-match series with an unassailable 3-1 lead and will meet West Indies in the fifth ODI at Kensington Oval in Bridgetown on Tuesday, July 21.
- Pre-match reports say Kensington Oval has played slow and favoured bowlers through the series, a pattern that has shaped captaincy decisions on the toss and team selection.
- Keacy Carty has been West Indies’ most consistent batter with 174 runs in four innings while New Zealand left-arm spinner Jayden Lennox leads the series with 11 wickets, including a match-winning 5‑19.
- Media previews have published probable XIs for both teams but those lists remain provisional until the official lineups are confirmed at the toss.
- Broadcasters FanCode, ESPN Caribbean/Disney+, Sky Sport NZ and Willow TV will carry the match and the series result reinforces New Zealand’s momentum as they plan selections and tactics for upcoming ODI windows.