NZ vs WI Dream11 Prediction 1st T20I Playing XI: West Indies Tour of New Zealand, 2025 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Team, and Pitch Report

NZ vs WI Dream11 Team Predictions for Today- Match Read West Indies Tour of New Zealand, 2025 Match 1st T20I, H2H Records, Key Players, Pitch Report and who will win today's match between NZ vs WI.

Ashish Kumar
Ashish Kumar

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NZ vs WI 1st T20I Match Preview:

The first T20I match of the West Indies tour of New Zealand will be played today at Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand. Earlier, New Zealand played their last T20I series against England, in which they faced defeat by 1-0. They lost their most recent T20I match against England by 65 runs.

Meanwhile, the West Indies have won their recent T20I series against Bangladesh 3-0. They also won their last T20I match against Bangladesh by 5 wickets. The West Indies will look to continue their excellent form, while New Zealand, on the other hand, will aim to regain their lost form in the T20 format ahead of the ICC T20 World.

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NZ vs WI Recent Performance:

NZ L L L W W
WI W W W W L

NZ vs WI West Indies Tour of New Zealand, 2025 Match Details:

  • Series/Tournament: West Indies Tour of New Zealand, 2025
  • Match: NZ vs WI Match 1st T20I
  • Date: 5th Nov. 2025
  • Match Start Time: 11:45 AM IST
  • Stadium/Venue: Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand 
  • Live Score: cricketwinner.com
  • Live Streaming: Fancode

NZ vs WI Head-to-Head Stats:

(Last 10 Matches)

NZ Won 7
WI Won 3
NR 0

NZ vs WI Pitch & Weather Report:

The weather is expected to remain favourable during this match, and the chances of rain are very less. The temperature is likely to reach around 23.9 °C. Based on previous games, the average score at this venue ranges between 170 and 190 runs. The pitch offers good assistance to Pace, suggesting a High-scoring encounter

Temp. 23.9 C
Rain Possibility 2%
Avg Score 177
Best Suited For Pace (78%)

 

Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand Stats: 

Eden Park, Auckland, New Zealand, pitch favours the batters. Winning the toss and opting to bat first will be a wise decision on this surface.      

Win Bat First 80%
Win Bowl First 20%

NZ vs WI Probable Playing 11

New Zealand (NZ) Probable 11:  1. Tim Robinson, 2. Devon Conway(WK), 3. Rachin Ravindra, 4. Daryl Mitchell, 5. Michael Bracewell, 6. Jimmy Neesham, 7. Mitchell Santner(C), 8. Nathan Smith, 9. Ish Sodhi, 10. Zak Foulkes, 11. Jacob Duffy

West Indies (WI) Probable 11: 1. Brandon King, 2. Alick Athanaze, 3. Shai Hope(WK)(C), 4. Rovman Powell/Amir Jangoo, 5. Sherfane Rutherford, 6. Roston Chase, 7. Jason Holder, 8. Romario Shepherd, 9. Akeal Hosein, 10. Khary Pierre, 11. Jayden Seales

NZ vs WI- Top Picks from New Zealand

Players  Role Recent Form(Last 3 Matches)
Daryl Mitchell BAT 52 Runs
Jimmy Neesham AR 67 Runs, 5 Wickets
Nathan Smith AR 15 Runs, 4 Wickets
Ish Sodhi Bow 6 Wickets

NZ vs WI- Top Picks from West Indies

Players  Role Recent Form(Last 3 matches)
Shai Hope WK 113 Runs
Amir Jangoo BAT 124 Runs
Jason Holder AR 30 Runs, 6 Wickets
Akeal Hosein Bow 6 Wickets

Cricket Winner Player’s Insight:

Jimmy Neesham (NZ) is a key all-rounder for NZ. He has excellent batting and bowling skills, making him a valuable T20I asset.

Daryl Mitchell (NZ) could prove to be a game-changer for the NZ side in this match. He was the highest run-getter in the recently concluded ODI series against England.

Shai Hope (WI) was the highest run scorer for Bangladesh in the recent series against Bangladesh. 

Jason Holder (WI) has been a consistent performer for the West Indies. He played an important role in the recent series win against Bangladesh.

NZ vs WI Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

Captain Vice-captain
Shai Hope Jason Holder
Jimmy Neesham Rachin Ravindra

NZ vs WI Fantasy Team Suggestion:  

NZ vs WI

NZ vs WI Dream11 Prediction Expert Advice 

SL Captain Choice Shai Hope
GL Captain Choice Rachin Ravindra
Punt Picks Jason Holder, Daryl Mitchell
Dream11 Combination 2-2-4-3

NZ vs WI Dream11 Prediction Probable Winners:

NZ is likely to win this match. The black caps have a strong record against the Caribbean side. Additionally, they will get the advantage of playing on their home ground.

NZ vs WI 1st T20I FAQ

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

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

Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?    

New Zealand (7-3).

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

Shai Hope, Rachin Ravindra, Jason Holder, Jimmy Neesham and Akeal Hosein

What is the pitch report for this match?

The surface is flat and excellent for batters, and we can expect an average score range between 142 and 163 runs.

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