West Indies vs New Zealand 1st ODI: Carty, Hope Seal Seven-Wicket Win

West Indies began the ODI series with a controlled seven-wicket victory over New Zealand at Providence Stadium in Guyana.

The West Indies vs New Zealand 1st ODI was shaped by Keacy Carty’s 95 and Shai Hope’s unbeaten 87.

New Zealand were dismissed for 267 in 49.5 overs. West Indies reached 268/3 in 48.5 overs, winning with seven balls remaining.

West Indies Complete a Calm Chase at Providence

West Indies chose to bowl first after winning the toss on July 11.

Their bowlers kept New Zealand to a competitive total before the home batters managed the chase with patience and control.

John Campbell was removed for 11 with the score on 28.

Ackeem Auguste then joined Carty and added 64 runs for the second wicket, helping West Indies recover from the early setback.

Auguste made 38 from 58 balls before Jayden Lennox dismissed him.

West Indies were 92/2 when captain Shai Hope arrived, leaving the match evenly placed.

Quick Match Summary

• New Zealand: 267 all out in 49.5 overs

• West Indies: 268/3 in 48.5 overs

• Result: West Indies won by seven wickets

• Balls remaining: Seven

• Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana

• Player of the Match: Keacy Carty

Keacy Carty and Shai Hope Control the Run Chase

Keacy Carty played the central role in the West Indies response.

He scored 95 from 112 balls, hitting 10 fours and two sixes before falling five runs short of a century.

Carty did not force the scoring rate on a surface offering spin and low bounce.

He protected his wicket, collected runs through the middle overs and punished deliveries that offered width or length.

Shai Hope provided the support West Indies needed at the other end.

The captain remained unbeaten on 87 from 92 balls, with four fours and four sixes.

Carty and Hope shared a 131-run third-wicket partnership.

Their stand took West Indies from 92/2 to 223/3 and left New Zealand with little room to create late pressure.

Hope said partnerships were especially important at Guyana because new batters often need time to adjust to the conditions.

He also praised Carty for controlling the chase after finding his rhythm.

After Carty’s dismissal, Sherfane Rutherford scored an unbeaten 22 from 16 balls.

Rutherford completed the chase with a six as West Indies reached the target in the 49th over.

Alzarri Joseph and Vitel Lawes Restrict New Zealand

New Zealand received useful contributions from several batters but could not produce a match-defining innings.

Will Young scored 49 from 63 balls, while Daryl Mitchell led the innings with 65 from 73 deliveries.

Mark Chapman made 27, Tom Latham added 25 and Michael Bracewell contributed 29.

The visitors reached 234/5 in the 44th over and appeared capable of moving closer to 280.

West Indies responded by taking five wickets for 33 runs.

New Zealand were eventually bowled out for 267 with one ball remaining in their innings.

Alzarri Joseph Leads the Attack

Alzarri Joseph finished with 4/41 from 8.5 overs.

He removed Daryl Mitchell, Nathan Smith, Mitchell Santner and Matthew Fisher during an important late spell.

Vitel Lawes also made an immediate impact on his ODI debut.

The left-arm wrist-spinner claimed 3/54, dismissing Henry Nicholls, Mark Chapman and Michael Bracewell.

Gudakesh Motie took 2/51, while Khary Pierre returned economical figures of 1/39 from 10 overs.

Their combined work prevented New Zealand from producing a powerful finish.

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner said the pitch was slow and difficult for batting.

He felt his side had been moving towards 280 before the West Indies bowlers pulled the innings back.

Team Comparison and Key Takeaways

West Indies were more effective in the two periods that decided the match.

Their bowlers controlled the closing overs, while their middle order protected wickets during the chase.

West Indies Strengths

• Carty and Hope batted deep into the innings.

• Joseph controlled the final overs.

• Lawes delivered three wickets on debut.

• Rutherford finished the chase without allowing late pressure.

Areas West Indies Can Improve

• The opening partnership ended inside five overs.

• The chase continued until the 49th over despite having wickets available.

• Carty could not convert his strong start into a century.

New Zealand Positives

• Young and Mitchell handled difficult conditions well.

• Several middle-order batters reached double figures.

• The visitors remained competitive for most of the match.

New Zealand Concerns

• No batter converted a start into a century.

• The final five wickets added only 33 runs.

• The bowling attack managed just three wickets.

• Carty and Hope were allowed to build a 131-run partnership.

Carty was named Player of the Match after returning to form with his 95.

He said the slow, low pitch required patience and that his partnership with Hope helped West Indies manage changes in momentum.