New Zealand will continue In the West In the 1st T20 International West Indies New Zealand Tour 2025 Eden Park, Auckland. Both teams are dominant in its shortest format, with New Zealand looking to build on their T20I form at home, with New Zealand building momentum from a strong recent T20 performance.
The New Zealand squad has experienced campaigners as captains Mitchell crosselectric-hitter Tim Seifertand like every partner Daryl Mitchell and Michael bracewell. The home batting is anchored by Seifert and Devon ConswayKnown for a steady start and quick goal. Their bowling attack includes promising pacers Kyle Jamieson and Jacob Duffy Along with rotating options in Santner and BRACEWELD, he offers a balanced attack suited to the conditions at Eden Park.
West Indies, lead Shai Umidcoming in high on confidence after a clean sweep in the last T20 series Bangladesh. Hope is in a subtle form, supported by similarly explosive tendencies Rovman powder, Sherfane Rutherfordand Brandon King Who can change the complexion of the game by hitting aggressive middle overs. Bots Jayden seals and Jason is the owner Provide variety, pace and control that can trouble New Zealand’s batsmen.
NZ vs Wi, 1st T20I: Match details
- Date and time: November 5; 11:45 AM AM / 6:15 AM GMT / 7:15 PM Local
- Location: Eden Park, Auckland
Nz vs wi, head to head record (t20i)
Matches played: 20 | New Zealand won: 10 | West Indies Won: 5 | No results: 2 | tie: 3rd
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Eden Park Pitch Report
Eden Park traditionally offers a flat pitch with good bounce and carry, grace and high scoring play. Outfield is quick so boundaries are expected. Batting secondary groups have historically grown here, which means that pitching can matter. The weather is expected to be clear with heavy conditions, perfect for cricket.
Teams
New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (C), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Jimmy Neesham, Tim Seifert, Nathan Smith, Ish Sodhi.
West Indies: Shai Umid (c), Alich Athanaze, Ackeem Auguste, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Jason Holde, Amir Hosein, Amir Jangoo, Khary Pierre, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jayden Seables, Shamar Sprepher
NZ vs Wi, 1st T20I: Today’s match prediction
Case 1:
- New Zealand win the toss and bat first
- New Zealand PowerPlay Score: 50-60
- New Zealand Total Score: 210-220
Case 2:
- West Indies win the toss and bat first
- West Indies PowerPlay Score: 40-55
- West Indies Total Score: 190-200
Match Result: To win the pot, the team will win the match.
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