NZ vs WI, 1st T20I Match Prediction: Who will win today’s match between New Zealand and West Indies?
New Zealand will take charge West Indies at the 1st International T20 of West Indies New Zealand Tour 2025 at Eden Park, Auckland. Both teams come into this series keen to assert their dominance in the shortest format, with New Zealand aiming to improve their T20I form at home and the West Indies riding the momentum of a strong recent T20 performance.
The New Zealand team includes experienced campaigners such as captain Mitchell Santnerpower hitter Tim Seifertand all-rounders like Daryl Mitchell And Michael Bracewell. The home team’s batting is dominated by Seifert and Devon Conwayknown for his consistent starts and quick scores. Their bowling attack features some promising pacers Kyle Jamieson And Jacob Duffy as well as rotation options in Santner and Bracewell, providing a balanced attack suited to the conditions at Eden Park.
West Indies, led by Shai Hopearrive with great confidence after a clean sweep in their recent T20 series against Bangladesh. Hope is in great shape, backed by explosive hitters like Rovman Powell, Sherfane RutherfordAnd Brandon King who can change the complexion of the game with aggressive mid strikes. Bowlers Jayden Seales And Jason Holder offering variety, pace and control, capable of disrupting New Zealand’s batters.
NZ vs WI, 1st T20I: Match Details
- Date and time: November 5; 11:45 a.m. IST / 6:15 a.m. GMT / 7:15 p.m. LOCAL
- Place: Eden Park, Auckland
NZ vs WI, head-to-head record (T20I)
Matches played: 20 | New Zealand won: 10 | The West Indies won: 5 | No results: 2 | Tie: 3
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Eden Park pitch report
Eden Park traditionally features a flat field with good bounce and range, favoring high-scoring hitters and games. The outfield is fast, so limits are expected. Teams batting second have always thrived here, meaning the draw could be important. The weather is expected to be clear with mild conditions, perfect for cricket.
Squads
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Tim Seifert, Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi.
West Indies: Shai Hope (c), Alick Athanaze, Ackeem Auguste, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Amir Jangoo, Brandon King, Khary Pierre, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Springer
NZ vs WI, 1st T20I: match prediction of the day
Case 1:
- New Zealand win the toss and bat first
- New Zealand power play score: 50-60
- New Zealand total score: 210-220
Case 2:
- West Indies win the toss and bat first
- West Indies power play score: 40-55
- Total score West Indies: 190-200
Match Result: The team that wins the toss will win the game.
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