West Indies vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI,July 13, 2026: Jayden Lennox's Five-Wicket Masterclass Levels the Series

West Indies Start Bright but Collapse

After New Zealand won the toss and elected to field, West Indies looked comfortable during the opening powerplay. The hosts got off to a promising start with aggressive stroke play and appeared set to post a competitive total.

However, the innings unraveled dramatically once Jayden Lennox entered the attack. The spinner exploited the turning Providence surface brilliantly, dismantling the middle and lower order with exceptional control and variation. West Indies suffered a shocking collapse, losing all ten wickets for just 75 runs and were eventually bowled out for 138.

Jayden Lennox Shines with the Ball

Jayden Lennox delivered one of the finest ODI spells of his career, finishing with remarkable figures of 5 wickets for 19 runs. His spell completely changed the momentum of the contest and left the West Indies batting lineup with no answers.

The spinner's disciplined line, clever changes of pace, and ability to extract turn from the pitch made scoring extremely difficult, earning him the Player of the Match honors.

Tom Latham Anchors New Zealand's Chase

Chasing a modest target of 139, New Zealand experienced a few nervous moments as West Indies struck early. Despite a brief middle-order wobble, captain Tom Latham remained composed and played the anchor's role perfectly.

His calm innings ensured New Zealand crossed the finish line comfortably with five wickets in hand and 104 balls remaining, completing a dominant victory.

Series Back on Even Terms

With this important win, New Zealand has successfully leveled the five-match ODI series at 1-1 after losing the opener. The victory also boosts the visitors' confidence heading into the remaining matches, while West Indies will need to address their batting collapse if they hope to regain control of the series.

Match Highlights
Match: West Indies vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI
Venue: Providence Stadium, Guyana
Result: New Zealand won by 5 wickets
West Indies: 138 all out
New Zealand: Reached the target with five wickets remaining
Player of the Match: Jayden Lennox (5/19)
Series Score: Level at 1-1
Looking Ahead

With the series now tied, both teams have everything to play for in the remaining three ODIs. West Indies will look for a stronger batting performance, while New Zealand will hope to build on the confidence gained from this comprehensive victory.