πππππ :Β New Zealand vs West Indies
ππππ : November 09,Sundayβ
ππππ : 05:45 AM IST
πππππ : βSaxton Oval Nelson Cricket Ground, Nelson, New Zealand
ππππππππππ :β 3rd T20 2025
New Zealand’s challenge to take the lead in the series
- New Zealand has won the last five out of eight games against the West Indies
- New Zealand plays at home, and the players know the conditions well
- West Indies’ bowling attack is struggling in these conditions and looks weak
New Zealand vs West Indies
TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
NZ vs WI Match Prediction & Analysis
We have seen good competition in the five-match series so far. New Zealand levelled the series with a 3-run win against the West Indies in the last game. The third game will be crucial, as it may decide the series. New Zealand will look to build on the momentum and take the lead, while the West Indies aim to make a strong comeback and snatch the initiative back from the hosts.
New Zealand is a tough team to beat at home and has done well in the last two years. They have a strong batting lineup, and the bowling attack that will look to use the conditions well. The West Indies struggled with the ball in the last game, and it has been a recurring problem for the team. It will be interesting to see if the bowlers can deliver the goods and take the visitors to a win.
TEAMS PREVIEW
New Zealand Preview
Mitchell Santner will be happy to have levelled the series with a win in the last game. The side was under immense pressure ahead of the last game after conceding an early lead. The batting lineup performed brilliantly in the last game, but Santner will expect a better show from his bowlers as the West Indies have a strong batting lineup.
Tim Robinson and Devon Coway will look to deliver a good start and score at a good rate. Mark Chapman played a match-winning knock in the last game, and he will look to build partnerships with Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell. Michael Bracewell and Mitchell Santner are powerful strikers, and the team expects fireworks from them in the lower middle order.
The bowlers struggled in the last game. Jacob Duffy bowled well in the last game, and he will look to make early inroads with Kyle Jamieson. Zakary Foulkes and Michael Bracewell struggled in the last game, and the team expects a better show from them in the middle overs. Santner must bring his experience to the game and do well against Ish Sodhi.
West Indies Preview
Shai Hope and his team will feel upset with the narrow loss in the last game. It was an excellent run chase from the team, but they failed to get over the finishing line. While the batting lineup did well in the last game, the bowling attack failed to execute its plans. The West Indies skipper would like his team to make a strong comeback and regain the lead with a win.
Brandon King didn’t score runs in the last game, and the team expects him to deliver a strong start with Alick Athanaze. Shai Hope must hold the innings together in the middle order and score runs with Ackeem Auguste and Jason Holder. The side has firepower in the lower middle order and expects quick runs from Rovman Powell, Roston Chase, and Romario Shepherd.
The bowling attack had a poor outing in the last game. Jayden Seales struggled with the new ball and must bowl better lines with Matthew Forde. Jason Holder and Akeal Hosein are experienced bowlers and must do well in the middle overs. The team expects a strong showing from Roston Chase and Romario Shepherd in the supporting role.
Weather Conditions
There is a forecast for clear skies in Nelson. The wicket is good to bat on as the ball comes nicely onto the bat. Fast bowlers also have their chances on this wicket. The side batting first in this game shall aim for 180 runs, with the average first-innings score being 147 runs.
NZ vs WI Pitch Report
Saxton Oval, Nelson, has been known as a good ground for batters. With comparatively shorter boundaries compared to other venues in the country, batters have liked playing here. The ball also tends to do a bit in the initial overs, which will encourage the fast bowlers.
Toss: To Bat
It is a small ground with a good batting surface if the batters can see through their initial overs. Chasing scores is tough as the wicket gets slower in the second innings. The side winning the toss shall like to bat first in this game.
