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

New Zealand will face the West Indies in the first Test of a two-match series. The New Zealand team is again prepared to start strongly by defeating Zimbabwe in their own backyard. Previously, they lost the Test series 2-1 to England at home, but in their last Test, they made a remarkable comeback by beating Zimbabwe by an innings and 359 runs, which boosted their confidence.

Meanwhile, the West Indies team is currently facing a difficult period. They first lost the Test series to Australia, followed by a 2-0 defeat to India. They have lost their last five Test matches consecutively. In their most recent game, they were beaten by India by 7 wickets, although John Campbell scored a brilliant century. Under the leadership of Captain R Chase, they hope to begin the series with a win note.

NZ vs WI Recent Performance:

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

• Series/Tournament: West Indies Tour of New Zealand 
• Match: NZ vs WI 1st Test
• Date: 2 Dec. 2025
• Match Start Time: 3:30 AM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch, New Zealand
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: Fancode.

NZ vs WI Head-to-Head Stats:

(Last 10 Matches)

NZ vs WI Pitch & Weather Report:

The first Test match will have heavy clouds and the potential for rain. The temperature is expected to reach around 16.2°C. Based on previous stats, the average score at this venue ranges between 270 and 285 runs. The pitch offers good assistance to batters and pacers.

Hagley Oval, Christchurch, New Zealand Stats: 

Hagley Oval, Christchurch pitch offers some assistance to bowlers. Batsmen will need to wait a little longer to score runs on this pitch. Winning the toss and opting to bowl first will be a wise decision on this surface.    

NZ vs WI Dream11 Prediction Playing 11

New Zealand (NZ) Probable 11:

1. Devon Conway, 2. Will Young, 3. Kane Williamson, 4. Rachin Ravindra, 5. Tom Latham(C), 6. Michael Bracewell, 7. Daryl Mitchell, 8. Mitchell Santner, 9. Jacob Duffy, 10. Matt Henry, 11. Nathan Smith

West Indies (WI) Probable 11:

1. John Campbell, 2. Tagenarine Chanderpaul, 3. Alick Athanaze, 4. Shai Hope(WK), 5. Roston Chase(C), 6. Tevin Imlach(WK), 7. Justin Greaves, 8. Anderson Phillip, 9. Kemar Roach, 10. Jomel Warrican, 11. Jayden Seales

NZ vs WI- Top Picks from NZ

NZ vs WI- Top Picks from WI

Cricket Winner Player’s Insight:

Devon Conway (NZ) is an aggressive batsman for NZ. He smashed 153 runs in the last test match against ZIM

Mitchell Santner (NZ) has put all the opposition batsmen in trouble with his spin bowling. This left-arm bowler is our top priority.

Shai Hope (WI) had delivered an excellent century in the last test match against India. He will be a beneficial pick.

R Chase (WI) is the most important all-rounder of the West Indies team. He contributes well to the team both with the ball and bat.

NZ vs WI Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

NZ vs WI Dream11 Prediction Expert Advice 

NZ vs WI Dream11 Prediction Probable Winners:

NZ is expected to win this match. Defeating New Zealand on their home ground is going to be very difficult for the out-of-form West Indies team.

NZ vs WI 1st Test 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

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

Devon Conway, Mitchell Santner, Shai Hope, R Chase, N Smith and John Campbell

What is the pitch report for this match?

The surface is balanced, and we can expect an average score range between 270 and 285 runs.