New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl in the third match of their five-game ODI series against the West Indies. The series currently sits level at 1-1 as both teams prepare to compete at the Providence stadium in Guyana. This encounter marks the final ODI of the tour held in Guyana before the teams travel to Bridgetown for the remainder of the series.
West Indies captain Shai Hope confirmed two significant changes to his lineup, with Shimron Hetmyer and Keemo Paul both returning to the side after extended absences. Hetmyer, who last played 50-over cricket for the West Indies in June 2025, joins Paul, who returns to the ODI squad following a three-year hiatus. The pair, both of whom developed their cricket skills in Guyana, replace Amir Jangoo and Matthew Forde in the playing eleven.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner noted that the pitch at Providence stadium is the same surface used for the opening match of the series. He confirmed one change for the visitors, bringing allrounder Nathan Smith into the side to replace fast bowler Matthew Fisher. Spin bowling has been a dominant force throughout the tour, accounting for 22 wickets compared to just six taken by fast bowlers thus far.
The West Indies lineup features John Campbell, Ackeem Auguste, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, Keemo Paul, Gudakesh Motie, Khary Pierre, Alzarri Joseph, and Vitel Lawes. New Zealand’s team consists of Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham, Michael Bracewell, Dean Foxcroft, Mitchell Santner, Nathan Smith, Jacob Duffy, and Jayden Lennox.
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West Indies : 1 John Campbell, 2 Ackeem Auguste, 3 Keacy Carty, 4 Shai Hope (capt and wk), 5 Shimron Hetmyer, 6 Sherfane Rutherford, 7 Keemo Paul, 8 Gudakesh Motie, 9 Khary Pierre, 10 Alzarri Joseph, 11 Vitel Lawes
New Zealand : 1 Henry Nicholls, 2 Will Young, 3 Mark Chapman, 4 Daryl Mitchell, 5 Tom Latham (wk), 6 Michael Bracewell, 7 Dean Foxcroft, 8 Mitchell Santner (capt), 9 Nathan Smith, 10 Jacob Duffy, 11 Jayden Lennox
