NZ vs WI 1st T20I: Where to Watch New Zealand vs West Indies, H2H, Playing 11 & Full Match Details

by K D Mishra November 4, 2025

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New Zealand will host the West Indies in an all-format cricket series, starting with a five-match T20I series. The first T20I will be played at Eden Park in Auckland on November 5.

New Zealand recently defeated England 3-0 in the ODI series at home and will look to carry that winning form into the T20Is. On the other hand, the West Indies are coming off a 3-0 T20I series win in Bangladesh and will be confident of challenging the hosts.

West Indies Founded: 1880

The West Indies National Cricket Team, also known as the Windies, is a cricket team that represents the West Indies region in international cricket.

New Zealand Founded: 1894

The New Zealand cricket team, known as the Black Caps, is a competitive side in international cricket, having reached the finals of major tournaments such as the World Cup and the T20 World Cup.

Match Details

Detail	Information
Match	New Zealand vs West Indies
Date & Time	Wednesday, 5 November, 11:45 AM (IST)
Format	1st T20I
Venue	Eden Park, Auckland
Broadcast / Streaming	Sony Sports TEN Network, Sony LIV, FanCode, Prime Video

Pitch Report – Eden Park, Auckland

The first T20I between New Zealand and West Indies will be played at Eden Park in Auckland, where the weather is expected to be mostly cloudy. The temperature will hover around 20.5°C with 69% humidity and a 25% chance of rain, which means there could be a few interruptions, but a full game is still likely.

Venue Stats – Eden Park, Auckland	Details
Total Matches	27
Win Bat First	44%
Win Bowl First	52%
Average 1st Innings Score	171
Average 2nd Innings Score	154
Highest Total	245/5 – Australia vs New Zealand
Lowest Total	76/10 – Bangladesh vs New Zealand
Highest Successful Chase	245/5 – Australia vs New Zealand
Lowest Total Defended	141/4 – Bangladesh vs New Zealand

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Team	Form (Last 5 Matches)
New Zealand	L, L, L, W, W
West Indies	W, W, W, W, L

Head-to-Head in T20I's

Matches Played	New Zealand Won	West Indies Won	No Result
20	11	7	2

Predicted Playing XI

Mitchell Santner Batter

Mitchell Santner, a New Zealand cricketer, has made his international debut in 2015.

New Zealand (Probable Playing XI): Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi

Shai Hope Batter

Shai Hope, a Barbadian cricketer, is one of the most successful and decorated players in the world.

West Indies (Probable Playing XI): Shai Hope (c), Alick Athanaze, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Brandon King, Khary Pierre, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd

Live Streaming & Broadcast

Platform	Details
Broadcast / Live TV	Sony Sports TEN Network, Sony LIV
Online Streaming	FanCode, Prime Video

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