NZ vs WI Match Preview

New Zealand and the West Indies prepare for an exciting five-match T20I series, which begins this Wednesday in Auckland. The hosts have a good home record and will look to improve on it. However, the West Indies may prove dangerous in this format and ought not to be counted out. 

NZ vs WI Match Details

New Zealand vs West Indies – 1st T20I Match, West Indies tour of New Zealand 2025 

Venue: Eden Park, Auckland

Date & Time: 05th November 2025 at 11:45 AM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

NZ vs WI Venue Stats 

NZ vs WI Pitch Report

Eden Park's surface starts out with a smooth bounce and short boundaries, making straight drives and lofted shots appealing right away.

NZ vs WI Weather Report

The majority of the day in Auckland will be cloudy, but no rain is expected for the time being.

NZ vs WI Last Five Matches

NZ vs WI Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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NZ vs WI Probable Playing XIs:

West Indies Probable Playing XIs

Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, Shai Hope (c & wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Khary Pierre, Jayden Seales

New Zealand Probable Playing XIs

Tim Seifert (wk), Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Michael Bracewell, Nathan Smith, Kyle Jamieson, Mitchell Santner (c), Jacob Duffy

Topmost Picks for NZ vs WI Boom11 Prediction:

Top Picks – New Zealand

• Tim Seifert – Tim Seifert has been an outstanding performer in the hitting unit, amassing 559 runs from 14 innings this year with an average above 50 and a strike rate of 165.
• Jacob Duffy – Jacob Duffy is New Zealand's leading wicket-taker in the T20i format this year. He has taken 25 wickets in 16 matches with an economy rate of 7.72.

Top Picks – West Indies

• Shai Hope – Shai Hope is the team's leading run-scorer, scoring 464 runs in 14 matches at an average of 38.66 and a strike rate of 140.18.
• Jason Holder – Jason Holder is the team's leading wicket-taker, with 28 wickets in 18 matches and an economy of 8.56.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for NZ vs WI Boom11 Team:

Shai Hope, Devon Conway, Alick Athanaze, Daryl Mitchell, Rovman Powell, Roston Chase(VC), Rachin Ravindra(C), Mitchell Santner, Romario Shepherd, Jayden Seales, Jacob Duffy

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Rachin Ravindra, Shai Hope

Vice-captain – Roston Chase, Tim Seifert

Wicketkeeper – Shai Hope

NZ vs WI Probable Winners:

West Indies are going to be eager to keep up their T20I form following their impressive series victory in Bangladesh. This is an approach they usually enjoy, and with their lineup of hitters, they'll likely go on the attack right away. But playing New Zealand back home is never simple, regardless of their recent stumbles. Their teams appear well-rounded for the local conditions at this point, so unless the West Indies batters turn up the heat, this will likely go in the home team's favor. Considering the team combination, New Zealand is expected to win this match.

NZ vs WI FAQ

With five international teams scheduled to tour the nation in various formats, New Zealand Cricket has formally announced an exciting 2025–26 home season. With a 46-day cricket schedule that includes T20 thrillers, ODI rivalries, and a coveted three-match Test series against the West Indies, Australia, England, South Africa, and Zimbabwe will all be represented. As the White Ferns get ready for the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, the season also features important games for them.

Black Caps fans can look forward to high-voltage contests starting with the T20I series against Australia in early October, followed by a white-ball series against England and a full multi-format tour by the West Indies. A five-match T20I series against South Africa in March 2026, staged as double-headers alongside the women’s team, rounds out a dynamic men’s season.

For the White Ferns, the historic first-ever series against Zimbabwe and a crucial series against South Africa make this one of the most exciting home summers in recent memory. Here is the full match schedule.

New Zealand Men’s Schedule 2025–26

vs Australia – T20I Series

vs England – T20I and ODI Series

vs West Indies – T20Is, ODIs and Tests

vs South Africa – T20I Series (Double-Headers with Women)

New Zealand Women’s Schedule 2025–26

vs Zimbabwe – T20I and ODI Series

vs South Africa – ODI Series

A Big Summer of Cricket Ahead for New Zealand

There's something for every fan this summer: historic rivalries, new encounters, high-pressure Test cricket, and increased attention on women's cricket. Having double-headers with the women's and men's teams is a big move towards inclusivity and entertainment.

With the T20 World Cup and Women's World Cup on the horizon, this summer is not only about home cricket but also making a statement for international competitions. The Black Caps and White Ferns take their turn in the spotlight, and now it's the turn of the supporters all over New Zealand to pack the seats. Watch this space as squads are named and preparation starts for what is going to be an exciting summer of cricket.