New Zealand (NZ) are set to face the West Indies (WI) in a five-match T20I series, starting with the opening game on November 5 at Eden Park in Auckland.
Read The Betting Professionals’ expert analysis for the 1st T20I of West Indies tour of New Zealand 2025 between West Indies vs New Zealand, including top cricket betting sites and predictions.
New Zealand vs West Indies (NZ vs WI) Match Details, 1st T20I - West Indies tour of New Zealand 2025
Series | West Indies Tour of New Zealand 2025 |
Series Match No | 1st T20I |
Format | T20I |
Match Date | 5th November 2025 |
Match Time | `11:45 AM IST |
Venue | Eden Park, Auckland |
New Zealand vs West Indies (NZ vs WI) Match Preview, 1st T20I - West Indies tour of New Zealand 2025
New Zealand Preview
After a rain-marred 1-0 defeat to England, New Zealand will be eager to make a strong start as they face the West Indies in an all-format series. The Kiwis will be confident of turning things around at home, with Tim Seifert, Tim Robinson, and Rachin Ravindra expected to anchor the batting lineup. On the bowling front, Jacob Duffy, Ish Sodhi, and Jimmy Neesham will be key to maintaining control and striking early in the series opener.
New Zealand Predicted XI
Mitchell Santner (C), Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway (WK), Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Zakary Foulkes, Michael Bracewell, Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Nathan Smith
West Indies Preview
The West Indies will enter the series high on confidence after completing a historic 3-0 whitewash over Bangladesh in their own backyard — a remarkable feat given the challenging conditions and a tough year in the format.
Captain Shai Hope, along with Rovman Powell and Jason Holder, has been in fine form with the bat, while the bowling attack, spearheaded by Holder, Akeal Hosein, and Romario Shepherd, has consistently delivered with both control and wickets.
West Indies Predicted XI
Shai Hope ( & WK), Alick Athanaze, Brandon King, Rovman Powell, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Matthew Forde, Jayden Seales, Shamar Springer
New Zealand vs West Indies (NZ vs WI) Head to Head in ODIs
New Zealand and the West Indies have faced each other in 20 T20I matches to date. Out of these encounters, New Zealand have won 10 games, while the West Indies have come out on top in 5. Three matches have ended in ties, and two have produced no result.
New Zealand vs West Indies (NZ vs WI) Pitch Report, 1st T20I - West Indies tour of New Zealand 2025
Eden Park, Auckland, offers a batting-friendly surface with good bounce and carry. Batters who settle in can score freely, while bowlers must stay disciplined. Spinners may find some turn and grip as the match progresses.
New Zealand vs West Indies (NZ vs WI) Betting Odds
For the 1st T20I of the West Indies Tour of New Zealand 2025, 1xBet has placed New Zealand as the favorites with odds of 1.37, while the West Indies enter the contest as underdogs at 3.06.
New Zealand vs West Indies Win Probability
According to Google’s prediction model, New Zealand hold a 70% chance of winning the 1st T20I, while the West Indies have a 30% chance of pulling off an upset.
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