The New Zealand vs. West Indies 3rd T20I is set to take place on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the Saxton Oval in Nelson. The match will begin at 11:45 AM IST. With the five-match series tied 1-1, both teams will be aiming to secure a lead in this crucial encounter.
Live Streaming Details
Indian viewers can watch the live telecast of the New Zealand vs. West Indies series on the Sony Sports Network. Live streaming will be available on the SonyLIV app/website and the FanCode app/website.
Pitch Report
The Saxton Oval in Nelson is known to be a batting-friendly surface, which typically results in high scores in T20I matches. The pitch offers good pace and bounce, allowing batsmen to time their shots effectively. Spinners may find some assistance as the match progresses. The average first innings score at this venue is 195 runs. Historically, teams winning the toss prefer to bowl first; however, statistics indicate that batting first could provide a significant advantage on this ground.
Predicted Playing XIs
Here are the probable playing XIs for both teams:
- New Zealand: Devon Conway (wk), Tim Robinson, Rachin Ravindra, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Kyle Jamieson, Zakary Foulkes, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy.
- West Indies: Shai Hope (c & wk), Alick Athanaze, Ackeem Auguste, Rovman Powell, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Jayden Seales, Brandon King.
Series Overview
The series is currently level at 1-1. In the first match, West Indies defeated New Zealand by 7 runs. However, New Zealand bounced back in the second match, securing a 3-run victory. Mark Chapman's explosive innings of 78 runs off 28 balls was instrumental in New Zealand's win.
Head-to-Head Record
In their T20I history, New Zealand and West Indies have clashed 22 times. New Zealand has won 12 matches, while West Indies has won 8. Two matches ended without a result.
