West Indies vs New Zealand, 4th ODI, July 19, 2026

In a thrilling encounter at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados, New Zealand clinched victory over West Indies by 1 wicket. Mark Chapman played a pivotal role for New Zealand with a commanding 80 runs, while Gudakesh Motie's impressive 5-wicket haul for West Indies wasn't enough to secure a win.

Match Summary

• Match Result: New Zealand won by 1 wicket
• Top Scorer: Mark Chapman (New Zealand) - 80 runs
• Best Bowling Performance: Gudakesh Motie (West Indies) - 5 wickets for 47 runs
• Player of the Match: Mark Chapman

Detailed Narrative

The match began with New Zealand winning the toss and opting to bowl first. West Indies struggled to build a strong innings, with their batsmen failing to convert starts into substantial scores. Amir Jangoo was the standout performer for the hosts with a well-fought half-century (51 runs off 73 balls), supported by Gudakesh Motie who added a valuable 41 runs lower down the order.

New Zealand's bowlers were effective in containing the West Indies' batting lineup. Matthew Fisher was particularly impressive, claiming three crucial wickets for 40 runs. Mitchell Santner also contributed significantly with two wickets and was involved in a run-out.

Chasing a modest target of 189, New Zealand faced early setbacks with both openers dismissed cheaply. However, Mark Chapman anchored the innings with a composed knock of 80 from 82 deliveries, hitting eight fours and four sixes. His partnership with Michael Bracewell (32 runs) was vital in stabilizing the innings after early losses.

Despite Gudakesh Motie's exceptional bowling performance, where he picked up five wickets including key dismissals of middle-order batsmen, New Zealand managed to edge past the target with just one wicket remaining. Mitchell Santner's unbeaten 34 was instrumental in seeing his team through to victory.

The match concluded with New Zealand achieving the target in 44.1 overs, highlighting the importance of Chapman's innings and Santner's calm presence at the crease.

Overall, it was a closely contested match that showcased some excellent individual performances from both sides.