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ODI Series West Indies vs. New Zealand: West Indies vs New Zealand Predictions
A YES share pays out if this happens and NO pays out if it doesn’t — so the 62% price is just the market’s implied chance of YES. How YES/NO contracts work →
- Platform
- Polymarket
- Volume
- $224,898 volume
- Resolves
- 26 Jul 2026
- Updated
- 3 months ago
New Zealand is the favorite in this July 2026 ODI matchup, priced at 62% to beat West Indies. With $225k in volume, the market has in recent trading has held recently, reflecting the typical liquidity and sentiment you’d expect in cricket betting this far out. At this depth, the prices are more a function of general team strength than match-specific intelligence—New Zealand’s ranking and recent form versus West Indies’ comparative position in the ODI pecking order.
What moves this further: injury news on either squad, especially to key batters or the primary fast bowler. Ground conditions closer to July will matter—West Indies at home plays differently than in neutral venues. Any late team announcements (rests, rotations, comebacks from injury) typically shift these markets 2–5 points. Right now 38% reflects genuine uncertainty baked into a fixture nearly a year away, which is rational given how much can change in a cricket calendar.
The price is a live read of current opinion, not a forecast. Treat it as such.
FAQ
What does a 62% price mean?
It is the market-implied probability. A 62% YES price means traders collectively judge the event about 62% likely.
How does this market resolve?
This market refers to the cricket match between West Indies and New Zealand scheduled for July 19 2026 in ODI Series West Indies vs. New Zealand. This market resolves according to the finalized match result as published by https://www.espncricinfo.com/. DLS/DRS, over-rate penalties, forfeit/wa
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Every price between 1¢ and 99¢ is the implied chance of YES. A contract settles at $1 if it resolves yes and $0 if it does not. Read more →
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