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Kensington Oval Pitch Report, Barbados Weather Report For WI Vs NZ 4th ODI, 2026



Kensington Oval Pitch Report for WI vs NZ 4th ODI [Source: AFP]Kensington Oval Pitch Report for WI vs NZ 4th ODI [Source: AFP]

West Indies will take on New Zealand in the 4th ODI of the 5-game series on Sunday, July 19. The match will be held at the Kensington Oval in Bridgetown, Barbados, at 7:30 PM IST.

With New Zealand leading the series 2-1, the hosts face a must-win encounter to keep the contest alive and force a decider. 

West Indies made an impressive start to the series with a seven-wicket victory in the opening ODI, but New Zealand bounced back strongly by claiming consecutive wins in the second and third matches. 

The visitors now have the opportunity to clinch the series, while the Caribbean side will be desperate to make full use of home conditions. Ahead of the crucial encounter, let’s see how the Kensington Oval pitch report and Barbados weather report will influence the contest. 

Kensington Oval Pitch Report for WI vs NZ 4th ODI, 2026

Criterion
Data
Matches49
Won batting 1st19
Won batting 2nd29
Tied/NR
0/1
Average score batting 1st227.16
Average score batting 2nd
200.91
Average run rate4.98
% of wickets by pacers71.69
% of wickets by spinners26.41

(Kensington Oval Ground records in men's ODIs)

The pitch at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, is expected to provide a balanced contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers are likely to enjoy some early movement and bounce with the new ball, especially under overcast conditions.

Batters who survive the initial spell can play their strokes confidently, while spinners are expected to come into the game during the middle overs by exploiting any grip and turn on offer. 

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The venue has historically favoured teams chasing, with 29 of the 53 ODIs played here being won by the side batting second. The average first-innings score at Kensington Oval is 226, but given the quality of both batting line-ups, a total in the region of 250-270 could prove competitive. 

Winning the toss, captains may prefer to bowl first and take advantage of the early assistance for seamers before chasing under more favourable batting conditions. 

Barbados Weather Report for WI vs NZ 4th ODI, 2026

Criterion
Details
Temperature32°C
WindE 33 km/h
Probability of Precipitation25%
Cloud Cover54%

The weather in Barbados will be favourable for cricket during the fourth ODI between the West Indies and New Zealand. Conditions are forecast to be breezy and humid, with a mix of clouds and sunshine and temperatures hovering around 32°C.

While Barbados is in its wet season and an isolated shower cannot be completely ruled out, there is no significant threat of prolonged rain, making a full 50-over contest the most likely outcome. 

Players will have to contend with the humid conditions, while the brisk easterly breeze could offer some assistance to fast bowlers with the new ball. Overall, the weather is unlikely to have a major impact on the match, setting the stage for an uninterrupted and exciting contest at Kensington Oval.

Conclusion

The 4th ODI between the West Indies and New Zealand will likely go smoothly in Barbados on Sunday. The weather gods will have mercy, thus giving both teams a fair shot at fighting for the series. Given the present form, the Kiwis are favourites to win, but the hosts cannot be ruled out due to home-field advantage.

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