The New Zealand vs West Indies 5th ODI will be played at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, with the visitors aiming to finish the series strongly. New Zealand have already sealed the series with a 3-1 lead and will look to make it 4-1 after their thrilling one-wicket win in the fourth ODI.

For the West Indies, the final match is about restoring pride and collecting valuable ICC ODI ranking points. A defeat would also add pressure to their hopes of navigating the 2027 ODI World Cup qualification route.

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New Zealand have shown excellent recovery after losing the opening game. Their bowling attack, especially the spin department, has controlled the middle overs throughout the series. Mitchell Santner has led the side well, while Michael Bracewell and Jayden Lennox have provided strong support with the ball.

The West Indies batting unit has struggled on the slow Barbados surface. Captain Shai Hope and Keacy Carty have shown some resistance, but the top order has not been able to build big partnerships consistently.

A major blow for New Zealand is the absence of Daryl Mitchell, who has been ruled out of the final ODI with a hip injury. This could open the door for Dean Foxcroft or Mitchell Hay to play a bigger role in the middle order.

Pitch Report: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown

The pitch at Kensington Oval has been the biggest talking point of the series.

The surface has favoured bowlers, especially spinners.
The ball comes onto the bat slowly, making stroke play difficult in the middle overs.
Fast bowlers can get bounce and carry with the new ball.
As the pitch dries, slow bowlers become more effective.

The average first innings score at the venue is around 220 to 225 runs, which means anything above 240 could be a winning total.

Teams chasing have enjoyed better success at Bridgetown, with more than 30 wins in 54 ODIs at the venue. The captain winning the toss is expected to bowl first.

How to watch NZ v West Indies?

Fans in different regions can follow the match through the following platforms:

Region	Broadcast / Streaming
India	FanCode app and website (live streaming only)
Pakistan	tapmad
Caribbean	Flow Sports / local Caribbean broadcasters
New Zealand	Sky Sport NZ
Selected global territories	ICC.tv

So, if you are wondering how to watch NZ v West Indies, Indian fans can catch the action through FanCode, which has exclusive digital streaming rights for the series.

New Zealand vs West Indies Live Streaming

The New Zealand vs West Indies live streaming in India will begin on FanCode, where fans can watch the match on mobile devices, tablets, and desktops. There will be no television broadcast available in India, making FanCode the only official option for live coverage.

Probable Playing XIs

New Zealand: Nick Kelly, Mark Chapman, Tom Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Jayden Lennox, Jacob Duffy, Matthew Fisher, Dean Foxcroft, Ben Lister.

West Indies: Brandon King, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (c & wk), Amir Jangoo, Shimron Hetmyer, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, Vitel Lawes, Justin Greaves.

New Zealand vs West Indies 5th ODI Prediction

The New Zealand vs West Indies 5th ODI prediction clearly leans toward the visitors. New Zealand have adapted much better to the slow conditions and their spin attack has repeatedly exposed the West Indies batting lineup.