NZ vs WI West Indies Tour of New Zealand Match Preview:

The one-day series between New Zealand and the West Indies begins today at Hagley Oval. Previously, these teams played a T20I series, which New Zealand won 3-1. Currently, the New Zealand team is in excellent form, having won their last five ODI matches consecutively. They recently swept England 3-0 in a one-day series and also secured an ODI series victory against Pakistan.

 In contrast, the West Indies last played an ODI series against Bangladesh and lost 1-2. Their most recent ODI match against Bangladesh ended in a heavy loss by 179 runs. Although the West Indies are currently low on confidence, they will need to unite and perform exceptionally well to beat New Zealand on their home ground.

NZ vs WI Recent Performance:

NZ vs WI ACC Men's Asia Cup Rising Stars Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: West Indies Tour of New Zealand
• Match: NZ vs WI 1st ODI
• Date: 16 Nov. 2025
• Match Start Time: 06:30 AM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch, New Zealand
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: Fan Code app.

NZ vs WI Head-to-Head Stats:

(Last 10 Matches)

NZ vs WI Pitch & Weather Report:

The sky will remain completely clear with no chance of rain. The temperature is expected to reach around 4.7°C. Based on previous stats, the average score at this venue ranges between 232 and 258 runs. The pitch offers good assistance to batters and pacers.

Bellerive Oval Hobart, Australia Stats: 

Hagley Oval, Christchurch, New Zealand, the pitch is well-balanced and favourable for batting. Pacers bowlers get a little more help on this pitch. Winning the toss and opting to bat first will be a wise decision on this surface.      

NZ vs WI Dream11 Prediction Playing 11

New Zealand (NZ) Probable 11:

Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (wk), Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Nathan Smith, Zak Foulkes, Blair Tickner, Jacob Duffy.

West Indies (WI) Probable 11:

Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, Ackeem Auguste, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (c) (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Khary Pierre.

NZ vs WI- Top Picks from NZ

NZ vs WI- Top Picks from WI

Cricket Winner Player’s Insight:

Tom Latham (NZ), batter and wicket keeper, who scored 204 runs in the last three ODI matches. He is a profitable pick in the upcoming match.

M Chapman (NZ) is a middle-order. He smashed 275 runs in the last three matches.

J Campbell(WI) is a middle-order batter who scored 119 runs in the last three ODI matches.

Keacy Carty (WI) is one of the best batsmen in the West Indies squad. 

NZ vs WI Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

NZ vs WI Fantasy Team Suggestion:  

NZ vs WI Dream11 Prediction Expert Advice 

NZ vs WI Dream11 Prediction Probable Winners:

New Zealand is expected to win this match. Their team consists of more experienced and talented players and has the advantage of playing on their home ground. In head-to-head stats, they dominated WI, which boosted their confidence. 

NZ vs WI 1st ODI FAQ

Who is likely to win the NZ vs WI match today?

New Zealand (NZ) are expected to win this match.

Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?    

New Zealand.

Who are the top fantasy picks for the NZ vs WI Dream11 team?

Tom Latham, M Chapman, J Campbell and Keacy Carty 

What is the pitch report for this match?

The surface is balanced, and we can expect an average score range between 232 and 258 runs.