West Indies trail New Zealand 2-1 in ODI series as Hope aims for wins
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 5:40 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
The West Indies are currently 2-1 down in their five-match ODI series against New Zealand, as they look to secure more victories. The team is under pressure to perform, needing wins to ensure direct qualification for the 2027 ODI World Cup. This situation emphasizes the urgency, as players like Hope express the desire to honor the legacy of Sir Garfield Sobers through improved results. The fifth match in the series will be critical for the West Indies’ chances.
- •West Indies are 2-1 down in the ODI series against New Zealand.
- •The series consists of five matches in total.
- •Winning is essential for the West Indies' qualification for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
- •Hope emphasizes a need for results as a tribute to Garfield Sobers.
- 5:40 AMESPNcricinfo — Hope wants West Indies to get 'the results we really want' as tribute to Sobers
"West Indies are 2-1 down in the five-match series against New Zealand, and need more wins to ensure direct qualification for the 2027 ODI World Cup
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