New Zealand and In the West A pivotal three-Test series starting on 2 December at Hagley Oval, Christchurch marks their debut 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) Campaigns.
The black caps, formidable at home and in the last five tests, unbeaten in the last five tests, combine a balanced mix of experienced stars like Tom Latham, Kane Williamson and Matt Henry with young and rising talents like Jacob Duffy.
On the other hand, West Indies are determined to overturn a difficult stretch overseas, securing just one Test win in 20 matches outside the Caribbean since 2018. Captain Roston Chase’s experience will be vital as he leans on one of PACE’s most promising pace attacks Kemar roach and rising star seals jayden. While the bowlers hold true potential, the batting order remains under scrutiny, with key players like Shai Umid and Yahya Campbell having to bear the brunt of New Zealand’s strong seam attack.
NZ vs Wi 2025, test series: Fixture
| Adapt | History | Location | Start time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st test | December 2-6 | Hagley Oval, Christchurch | 11:00 NZST / 3:30 AM REQUEST |
| 2nd test | December 10-14 | Basin Reserve, Wellington | 11:00 NZST / 3:30 AM REQUEST |
| 3rd test | December 18-22 | Seddon Park, Hamilton | 11:00 NZST / 3:30 AM REQUEST |
Teams
New Zealand: Devon Conway, Tom Latham, Kane Williamson, Kane Williamson, Will Yound, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Nathan Smith, Matt Henry, Tom Blundell, Blair Tickner
West Indies: John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Brandon King, Shai Hope (WK), Alick Athanaze, Tevin Imlach, Roston Chase, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seapes, Anderson Phillip, Kavem Hodge, Ojay Shield, Johann Layne
Read: Matt Henry’s four-wicket haul leads New Zealand to Whitewash over West Indies in 3rd ODI New Zealand
Stream and live streaming details
- New Zealand: TVNZ +, TVNZ 1
- Caribbean Sea: Rush Sports (Digital), TV6 (Trinidad & Tobago), e-Networks (Guyana) and CCN TV (Grenada)
- South Africa: Super sports
- India: Prime Video, Sonyten, Sonyliv, Fancode
- Pakistan: Didn’t find it
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